Nobody has mentioned the "easier divorce" argument. Our (my) parent's generation, at least generally speaking, didn't get divorced very easily. Today, couples seem to split at the drop of a hat.
I'm not saying that's necessarily a bad thing itself, that's a different argument, but every split requires two properties rather than one. Some will "go home to mum and dad", but lots now need another house, council of otherwise.
I'm sure there must be some numbers with the effects published somewhere.
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