00:00The cost of housing is under renewed scrutiny, with claims the problem goes beyond supply.
00:06New analysis suggests affordability pressures are being driven by who owns homes and how they are used.
00:13Researchers say prices have risen far faster than earnings, while access to social housing has reduced.
00:19They argue more properties are being rented out at higher costs or held as investments.
00:24That has pushed renting costs up sharply for many households.
00:27There are calls for more affordable homes, alongside measures to address demand.
00:33But some argue tighter controls could risk reducing supply further.
00:38The government says increasing house building remains central to improving affordability in the capital.
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