The Truth About “Affordable Housing”
On the 14th of May 2026, Nicolette Boele spoke in Parliament about the growing gap between what’s labelled “affordable housing” and what people can actually afford.
Across Bradfield, new developments are going up everywhere — yet more young people, families, and essential workers are being priced out of the communities they grew up in.
In this speech, Nicolette calls for a clear national definition of affordable housing, so governments can be held accountable for delivering homes that people can genuinely afford to rent or buy.