The study’s author, Dr Sara Reis, says: “Although women and men tend to buy or rent their homes as a couple, women are likely to find themselves unable to afford a home of their own if that relationship breaks down. A combination of rising house prices and the gender pay gap is preventing women from becoming homeowners. Photograph: The report states that women need over 12 times their annual salaries to be able to afford a home, while men need just over eight times.
A combination of rising house prices and the gender pay gap is preventing women from becoming homeowners. Photograph: The report states that women need over 12 times their annual salaries to be able to afford a home, while men need just over eight times.