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Cost of Living: Can’t Afford My Home

With mortgage rates up and rents soaring, the rapid increase in interest rates has left many at breaking point. Reporter Richard Bilton investigates what’s gone wrong with the UK’s housing market.

What does the winter hold for people struggling to get a home, or hold on to the one they already have? The rapid increase in interest rates has left many at breaking point. With mortgage rates up and rents soaring, Panorama spends time with those trying to survive, from young workers who’ve given up on ever owning a home of their own, to families facing eviction before Christmas. Reporter Richard Bilton investigates what’s gone wrong with the UK’s housing market.

29 minutes

Last on

Sat 26 Nov 202200:35
BBC Two

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Credits

ReporterRichard Bilton
ProducerLaura Burns
Executive ProducerAndrew Head
EditorKaren Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 21 Nov 202220:00
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Mon 21 Nov 202222:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Mon 21 Nov 202223:30
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Wed 23 Nov 202203:30
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 25 Nov 202203:30
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Sat 26 Nov 202200:35
    BBC Two