The Flat That Exposed The UK's Housing Crisis

Is this the worst flat in London? Maybe, maybe not, but it’s symptomatic of what’s wrong with British housing. Join Poppy and Joanna as they explore how a century of government intervention is to blame, and what to do about it. Follow Poppy and Joanna: Poppy: https://x.com/kafkaswife Joanna: https://x.com/marchong_joanna Referenced: ONS data on private rent and house prices: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflat... ONS data on earnings and hours worked: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandl... Schroders on house price affordability: https://www.schroders.com/en/global/i... ONS data on house price affordability: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati... - Welcome to Invert! Join us as we rethink power, politics and life. We believe young people should be able to seize the future – audaciously. Our hosts – successful young journalists, entrepreneurs and experts – explore the things that matter to us all: housing, health, the cost of living, starting a family, and going boldly into the world to build the life you deserve. In addition to our deep-dives, Invert is the home of podcasts Unprepared, with hosts Poppy Coburn and Joanna Marchong, and Roadmap, the careers show with people smashing it in their 20s.