Survey: Strong support for state intervention in housing market

The survey, conducted by market research company IReach, asked 1,000 people nationwide for their opinions on what the government should do to solve the housing crisis

A survey commissioned by the Irish arm of insurance specialist Royal London has revealed that more than one in four people believe the onus is on the government to solve the housing crisis by building more new houses.

The second most popular solution was the introduction of greater rent controls, with 25 per cent of respondents favouring this option.

The survey, conducted by market research company IReach, asked 1,000 people nationwide for their ...