It is trite to observe that safe, comfortable, and affordable housing is foundational to wellbeing. People forgo food and other necessities to avoid being evicted from their lodgings. Sacrificing adequate food is a fast track to poor health. The rising proportion of people without a secure address should make housing a national priority, with a clear pathway to a solution, but that pathway is missing.

Governments should choose their advisors wisely

There are many factors contributing to the current shortfall in affordable housing, and many knowledgeable analyses by experts and commentators are identifying them.