UK Housing Market Experts on Homes as Financial Assets - Eastern Eye

#Mediaquery I’m currently working on a feature for Asian Media Group's Eastern Eye, exploring how the UK housing market is changing — not just in prices or rents, but in purpose. Over the past decade, homes have increasingly been shaped by investors, funds and financial returns, often ahead of the everyday needs of the people who live in them. From build-to-rent to long-term renting becoming the norm, housing is starting to function more like a financial asset than a place to settle. I’m speaking to economists, housing researchers and sector experts about what this shift means for affordability, security and the future of living in UK cities. If you work in housing, real estate, urban policy or research — or have insights worth sharing — I’d love to hear your perspective. The story angle I am focusing on: 'UK homes are becoming financial assets first, places to live second' Please share your inputs to [email redacted] #journorequest #mediafeature #PRs #realeastate #housing #propertymarket #UKhousing