I saw a programme a few years ago about a development in London where you could essentially have all the benefits of owning a property but the price would contractually always be linked (at a decent ratio) to the local average wage. People being shown around couldn't understand it, their first thought was that they were getting a bargain and could just sell it on at market rate and 'win' at the property game. That scheme and programme highlights everything that is wrong with the attitude towards house ownership in this country. I did try and find an example of the development but I couldn't, possibly too many people benefit from a bonkers market to allow for something so sensible.
I am with you on this one, this is an issue that neither party has it in them to resolve. They both know they will a) be smeared non stop by the tag team wealthy/media and b) people who currently own homes will quickly realise that it isn't in their interests for house prices to fall to non mental levels.
I think we could see the cross party priorities during covid. UC went up by enough to buy a can of beans a week whilst homeowners were fully sheltered from any consequences. I felt like I was swimming against a very strong tide when questioning whether the furlough measures (values/caps not the principle of support) were sensible and/or fair on the poorest in society.