Long, hopeless wait for a home

The report revealed that in the next three years, families will struggle to move into homes that are big enough to accommodate them, while first-time buyers will not be able to afford to get on the first rung of the property ladder.

The Jersey Housing Assessment confirms the long-held belief that affordability is a crucial issue for Islanders, with nearly 1,500 households facing the frustration of not being able to get on, or move up, the ladder.

There are more than 1,000 private-sector homes required in order to meet Jersey’s short-term housing requirements, according to the report.

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