Mai dificil pentru femeile singure să cumpere o locuință. Plătesc mai mult decât bărbații

In recent years, buying a home has become increasingly challenging for young people in Europe due to rising interest rates and inflation. Over 10% of young Europeans spend more than 40% of their income on housing costs, exceeding the acceptable threshold. Women, particularly single and young, face greater difficulties in homeownership, exacerbated by a persistent gender pay gap. In 2024, the pay gap in the EU was 11.1%, while in the UK it was 12.8%. Women often have lower lifetime earnings and are less likely to ask for salary increases, creating a vicious cycle. Additionally, women receive smaller mortgage amounts and face challenges in finding affordable housing, especially for single-parent families. Many single mothers struggle to find rental properties due to landlords' concerns about potential damage from children.