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‘Affordability crisis’: How the Western housing crisis spiralled

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According to Al Jazeera, rents and home prices across the West are rising faster than wages, fueling a global debate: Is housing a basic human right, or has it become primarily a financial asset? The question sits at the heart of today's affordability crisis—and the answer remains elusive.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/6/26/affordability...

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