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Jamie Titus-Glover

@jamietg.bsky.social

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Assistant Researcher at the New Economics Foundation. Interested in living standards, inequality and social mobility.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ahh interesting! Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

To answer the question, young people's housing costs are falling, because many are opting out of the private rented sector, which drags down the average. Housing costs across all age groups as a % of income have been stable, with a small decrease in recent years.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

... the new report shows young private renters spend 32% of their income on housing. When living with parents, it drops to 4%. As more of the young are living with their parents, a large swath of them faces lower housing costs due to their tenancy choice (although it is not a choice for many).

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Great question! Based on a previous RF paper (Housing Outlook Q2 2026), private renters across all ages have *slightly* lower housing costs as a percentage of income compared to a decade ago, hovering at 35%. In terms of what younger people face RE housing costs...

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

There is a LOT more in the paper to unpack. Feel free to reach out if you like to discuss. Thanks @lalithatry.bsky.social @parthpandya.bsky.social @charliemccurdy.bsky.social and @mikebrewerecon.bsky.social for giving the opportunity to work on the report.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

📈Inequality - The wealth gap between under-30s and Boomers has skyrocketed from £320,000 to £500,000. - The "Bank of Mum and Dad" is becoming one of the only viable ways to get a house. Children of wealthier parents save + earn more and are more likely to receive large financial gifts.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

💎Wealth -Home ownership rates have declined. 47% of those born in the early 60s had homes when they were 28. Those born in the 90s? Only 27%. - Living at home has not allowed for adequate saving for a deposit. Wealth for those who live with their parents has only seen a rise of about £12K.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🏡Housing -Under 30's have seen housing costs fall as a proportion of income, as wages have increased more than housing costs have risen. But... - ...this is because there has been a staggering increase (12%) in early-20s staying at home compared to their peers, potentially reducing independence.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

💵Income - Under-30s are better off than their older cohorts at the same age. On a benefit-unit level, they have £3,700 (15%) more, mainly due to sustained increases in the Min + Living Wage. - This improvement isn't baring out for the latest cohort in the data- a point for future concern.

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Jamie Titus-Glover @jamietg.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Excited to talk about the research I supported during my time at @resolutionfoundation.org! The paper focus ed on what is happening to incomes of under 30's compared to previous cohorts. The news is mixed. Here's a🧵with the key insights. www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...

resolutionfoundation.org

They’re coming home • Resolution Foundation

Given Britain’s resurgent ‘NEET’ problem, a rise of living with parents, and intensified political debate on the prospects of young people, this briefing note provides an assessment of the living stan...

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