Synopsis

As winter deepens, what fate awaits those battling to secure a home, or to maintain the one they possess? The sharp rise in interest rates has pushed countless individuals to the edge. With mortgages increasingly unaffordable and rents climbing relentlessly, Panorama journeys with those striving for survival. The program profiles young workers who have abandoned dreams of homeownership, as well as families facing the threat of eviction before the festive season. Reporter Richard Bilton examines