18.5M Singles Impact Housing Market Amid Rising Costs

The article discusses how two friends, Leanne and Sarah, partnered to buy a home together to avoid high living costs often associated with being single, referred to as the 'singles tax.' Estimates suggest this tax could add between hundreds of pounds and £10,000 annually. In 2024, 18.5 million people in the UK had never been married or in a civil partnership, which is 36.8% of the population aged 16 and over. Their approach highlights potential savings through shared costs, which may interest those facing similar housing challenges.