Rejected petition Urgent Reforms so people who work full-time can afford to buy a home.

People cannot afford to buy a home even if they are working full-time.

This is not right.

Working families are trapped paying rents that are higher than potential mortgage payments, leaving them unable to save. They feel locked out of a future that once seemed achievable.

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Full-time work should provide a clear path to stable housing. We ask the Government to urgently review housing affordability and introduce reforms that:

Link house prices more closely to local wages
Tackle excessive rent burdens that prevent saving
Address speculative and investor-driven price inflation

Housing is not a luxury. It is the foundation of family life, financial security, and stability.

Restore fairness and make home ownership achievable again for ordinary working families.

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Prioritise construction and review policies for affordable housing" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760165

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Date submitted 17 February 2026
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