This is edition 2024/204 of the Ten@10 newsletter.
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1. Slating A Story
David Harvey
- 🏠 Many four-bedroom houses are occupied by only one or two people, according to new data.
- 📊 Census data highlights high percentages of underutilized larger homes across various regions in New Zealand.
- 🚫 People in oversized homes are sometimes criticized for limiting housing supply.
- 📑 Richard McLaughlan's 2020 paper suggests financial incentives for downsizing to better suit younger families.
- 🏢 The proportion of homes with unused bedrooms has significantly increased since the early 1990s.
- 🔍 Experts like Kelvin Davidson and Ed McKnight emphasize the personal choice and value of extra space.
- 💼 Economist Shamubeel Eaqub points out challenges in downsizing due to limited smaller housing options and community ties.
- 📉 Data indicates significant overcrowding in certain areas, contrasting with the issue of underutilized larger homes.
