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Garrick Street, Liverpool

Lynsey Hanley speaks to Chris who bought his house for just 拢1 from Liverpool City Council and explores what his story tells us about the UK's housing crisis.

Lynsey Hanley speaks to 39-year-old Chris who bought his house in Liverpool for just 拢1 and explores what his story tells us about the UK's housing crisis.

Every home has a story to tell about the UK's housing crisis. Chris purchased his Victorian terraced house from Liverpool City Council under their One Pound House scheme. The house was derelict after a regeneration scheme had been cancelled. Chris simply had to prove he had the money and the expertise to renovate the property. He's now living their with his partner, 38-year-old Emma, and they're expecting their first child. They love their home.

Melanie Backe-Hansen researches the history of Chris and Emma's home and Professor Paul Cheshire of the London School of Economics puts the story of the One Pound House scheme in context.

Producer: Laurence Grissell

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14 minutes

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Sun 28 Nov 2021 14:45

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  • Fri 8 Oct 2021 13:45
  • Sun 28 Nov 2021 14:45