Rural housing
Rural housing in the United Kingdom
The lack of affordable housing is one of the most critical issues facing rural communities in the UK.
Some of the consequences of this are:
People have to move away to find affordable housing which means that families are separated by distance and are less able support each other by providing childcare or to do shopping for elderly relatives
Local services such as schools and shops will become increasingly difficult to maintain without enough people using them
Rural enterprise is stifled as employers are unable to find workers who can afford to live locally
An integrated approach is key to sustain rural communities.
Rural housing in the United States
The lack of affordable housing in rural areas of the United States continues to be a critical issue and concern. Factors that can affect affordable rents and home ownership opportunities in Rural America include: lower income levels, urban sprawl pushing housing costs up, loss of high paying jobs and lack of access to credit.