Thursday 30 August 2012

High house prices putting people off starting a family | This is Money

High house prices putting people off starting a family | This is Money

The high cost of housing is putting more couples off starting a family, according to a new report, with a 63 per cent rise in those citing this as a reason in just three years.
One in five people aged between 31 and 44 who do not have children feel forced to delay starting a family due to high house prices making it difficult to purchase a home big enough to meet their needs, while rental accommodation doesn't offer enough security.
According to research by charity Shelter, 26 per cent of those putting starting a brood on hold say that they have been doing so for five years or more - it says this means that more than a million people in this age group could be delaying starting a family because of housing issues


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