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Should the government shift from private rentals to public housing to improve affordability?

Reducing reliance on the private rental market means shifting towards alternative housing solutions, such as public or subsidized housing, to address rising rent prices and improve affordability. Proponents argue that it would make housing more accessible and affordable, lessen market volatility, and provide stable options for low- and middle-income families. Opponents argue that reducing reliance on the private market could discourage private investment, reduce housing supply, and that government intervention may be costly and inefficient.

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Yes
32%
No

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 @B6NLM7Tanswered…10mos10MO

The local authorities can use authorised companies for rentals, and offer their own social housing properties. I think this is a good balance.

 @979XN3F from New York  answered…1yr1Y

No, but there should be a fairer balance of private and public housing

 @B26YXZCanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, housing should be a fundamental human right and not a commodity to be speculated upon.

 @9ZL58VGanswered…2yrs2Y

I think they should be a healthy balance between the both sectors of housing

 @9ZL4RGHanswered…2yrs2Y

There should be a healthy balance between the both

 @B2WPV9Banswered…1yr1Y

No, but have oversight in the housing market to make sure housing stays affordable.

 @BDZVKLCanswered…1wk1W

Yes, but public housing should only be available to taxpayers and British-born people should have priority

 @BDZ94G9answered…1wk1W

There needs to be more social housing for those in need, and social housing should not be controlled by private companies

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