29 min

Big corporations are taking over as landlords and it's further fuelling the global housing crisis Future Tense

    • Society & Culture

Insecure housing has long-term effects on both individuals and communities, it's impacting the social fabric of countries around the world. Corporations buying up housing stocks are further adding to the pressure. In rich and poor countries alike the cost of housing is outstripping growth in incomes. As a result, more than 100 million people have been made homeless, according to the UN. While more than 1.6 billion lack adequate housing and essential services. We also explore some possible solutions. But the big question mark hanging over the future of the sector remains political will.

Insecure housing has long-term effects on both individuals and communities, it's impacting the social fabric of countries around the world. Corporations buying up housing stocks are further adding to the pressure. In rich and poor countries alike the cost of housing is outstripping growth in incomes. As a result, more than 100 million people have been made homeless, according to the UN. While more than 1.6 billion lack adequate housing and essential services. We also explore some possible solutions. But the big question mark hanging over the future of the sector remains political will.

29 min

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

More Perspectives
Duy Thanh Nguyen
Truy Lùng Dấu Vết
Tôi
Trạm Radio
Trạm Radio
The Tri Way
Tri Lecao
Mây kể chuyện
M.
聊聊东西 - Talk to Me in Chinese
Candice X

More by ABC Podcasts

All In The Mind
ABC listen
Conversations
ABC listen
ABC News Daily
ABC
The Book Show
ABC listen
Nightlife
ABC listen
Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast
ABC listen