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The Political Consequences of Homeownership Struggles for Young People
Exploring how young individuals' challenges in owning property relate to their political engagement and democratic risk, emphasizing disenfranchisement, apathy, and disengagement from the political system among non-homeowners, with insights from the Resolution Foundation on how home ownership impacts election turnout, especially for millennials, and perceived government support gaps for non-homeowners. Delving into the effects of renting versus ownership on the younger generation's lives, government housing targets, investment in new homes, building policies, and reform needs in the renting sector like no-fault eviction bans and leasehold system issues.
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