Show Notes
For decades renters in London have been forced to pay extortionate prices for insecure homes. But in 2022 the situation got dramatically worse. In this episode you'll hear from a flat hunter about the current nightmare that is looking for a place in live in the capital, and to an estate agent and an economist who explain how we got here.
Featuring:
Ana Oppenheim Joshua Helliwell Duncan Weldon
Script & Hosting: Michael Walker Production & Editing: Lewis Bassett & Patrick Heardman Sound Design: Patrick Heardman
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