A scrambled egg no-one can unscramble: why housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable

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House prices are surging, and everyone - from politicians to those who need somewhere stable to live - is grappling with how to respond to affordability concerns. But what does it means when we talk about housing supply, and how is that connected to what we pay for a roof over our head?

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