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Soaring housing prices in Europe and the challenges this poses for its people the subject of an online discussion featuring Duncan Lewis’ housing law director Manjinder Kaur Atwal.

The discussion, What’s Causing Europe’s Housing Crisis, delves deep into the layers of the housing situation across the continent.

The debate was organised by Roundtable, an online news channel broadcasting from London and hosted by Enda Brady, which focusses on various issues of the day.

Watch here as the panel provides valuable insights and perspectives on this critical issue, which is shaping the lives of countless individuals and communities across Europe.

The high cost of living and increase in house prices across Europe has had detrimental effects on lower income households. As rental costs continue to climb, younger generations may face a future with fewer opportunities compared to their parents, marking a significant shift from previous decades. One of the central questions under scrutiny is the attainability of getting onto the property ladder in the current climate.

In the discussion, Manjinder Kaur Atwal expresses the need for housing system in the UK to be “fundamentally rebalanced”.

She joins the conversation alongside Sorcha Edward, the Secretary General of Housing Europe and Rory Hearne, Associate Professor in Social Policy in Maynooth University.

Manjinder Kaur Atwal, Director of Housing, is recognised by the Chambers UK legal directory as a UK-wide notable practitioner, offering strength across a wide range of social housing matters, including interim relief and homelessness applications. She heads a Housing Team ranked Tier 1 across the South East by The Legal 500 for its "excellent knowledge of the law" and "extensive experience". The department is recognised as a market-leader in all areas of social housing and property litigation including disrepair, unlawful evictions, homelessness, possession disputes, and complex judicial review matters.

If you are require advice or assistance with a housing issue, contact Manjinder via email at manjindera@duncanlewis.com or via telephone on 020 3114 1269.

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