Survey: Housing shortage puts young Swedes off having kids

Almost one in five young adults (18 per cent) hesitate to start a family due to the housing shortage, according to a new survey by the Tenants' Association.

Four years ago, that number was just 4 per cent.

Fewer municipalities report an overall housing shortage, compared to four years ago, but it is the affordable housing that is scarce, according to the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. ...