Soaring prices have turned a quiet frustration into a defining political fault line.
For a generation, ownership has slipped from a milestone to a mirage.
The anger is now organised, and politicians are scrambling to respond.
The keys, out of reach
The solutions on offer are as contested as the problem is clear.
"We did everything right and still cannot afford a home."
Analysts point to a handful of forces driving the story forward:
- Prices outpacing wages for years
- A politically potent grievance
- Fierce debate over supply and demand
The party that solves it may hold power for a generation.