Critics argue that Chancellor John Healey's recent budget failed to address significant issues in the UK's housing market. The current system treats property as a wealth store, hindering affordable housing access for younger generations and complicating social care funding for families.
Watch for potential shifts in housing policy as the Treasury considers reforms to council tax and stamp duty. The success of Rachel Reeves's mansion tax could signal a broader reevaluation of property taxation, impacting affordability and social care funding.