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Living with my parents to secure a future home has proven to be a daunting task for many young individuals. Despite their efforts, the dream of owning a house seems unattainable. The Chartered Institute of Housing has highlighted Wales’ “deepening housing emergency,” emphasizing the need for urgent action. With the government investing over £2bn in social housing and aiming to construct 20,000 homes in the current Senedd term, the situation remains dire as statistics from housing charity Shelter Cymru show that 94,000 households, encompassing 177,000 people, are waiting for accommodation, including 55,000 children.
In a bid to alleviate the housing crisis, the Adra housing association is developing 30 new homes in Dinas near Caernarfon, Gwynedd. While some of these properties will be affordable and designated for social housing, the prospects for young people in the area remain bleak. Bethan Owen, who moved back in with her parents to save for a house, highlighted the challenge of achieving this goal on a minimum wage. Leah Jones echoed these sentiments, pointing out the exorbitant rents charged by landlords, making homeownership an unattainable luxury for many.
Adra’s Chief Executive, Iwan Trefor Jones, stressed the significance of Welsh government funding in facilitating new construction projects. Despite an increase in the Social Housing Grant to approximately £450m, the demand for housing persists, with 94,000 households awaiting accommodation. Matt Dicks from the Chartered Institute of Housing emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to the housing crisis, advocating for a better balance in the housing tenure and a reevaluation of the property ladder system.
Acknowledging the severity of the housing shortage, the Welsh government emphasized their commitment to providing decent, affordable homes for all residents. Despite the economic challenges, they have invested significantly in social housing and are witnessing some of the highest delivery rates in two decades. The Homelessness and Social Housing Allocation (Wales) Bill aims to maximize the utilization of social housing for those most in need, including individuals at risk of homelessness. However, critics like the Welsh Conservatives’ housing spokesperson Joel James and Plaid Cymru’s housing spokeswoman Sian Gwenllian believe that more needs to be done to address the growing housing crisis in Wales
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