Why Can't I Afford a House?

Office Hours: Why Can’t I Afford a House? " In areas where there is more foreign investment, you see a higher increase in house prices." In this episode of Office Hours, we’re tackling one of the biggest financial questions facing young people today: Why can’t I afford a house? Host Cari Street sits down with Dr. Filipa Sá, a leading expert on the housing market, and Tayo Oguntonade, property expert and award-winning presenter, to break it all down. Join us as we explore: 🏡 The key factors driving the housing crisis – from supply shortages to foreign investment 📈 Why salaries haven’t kept up with house prices 💳 The importance of credit scores and how to improve yours 📉 Is renting forever the future? 🔑 Practical steps you can take today to get on the property ladder Dr. Filipa Sá is an Associate Professor in Economics at King’s College London. Her research focuses on the economics of housing markets, labor markets, and public policy, with a particular interest in how foreign investment impacts housing affordability in the UK. Her work has been featured in leading academic journals and has informed government policy, including taxation on overseas property buyers. Tayo Oguntonade is a property expert, speaker, and TV presenter, best known for Channel 4's The Great House Giveaway. He co-founded Brickz with Tipz, a platform making the property market more accessible, and educates first-time buyers on mortgages, investments, and homeownership through TV, social media, and public speaking. Don’t miss this essential conversation!