How Brexit could mean Wales has fewer new homes

The cost of housing has risen Credit: ITV Wales

Brexit could impact on the number of new homes built in Wales - that's the warning of the cabinet secretary responsible for housing policy.

Carl Sargeant says uncertainty in the market isn't good for property development.

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As it stands, Wales isn't building enough new homes. Experts suggest we need as many as 12,000 new-builds every year. In 2015 we built just over 6,000.

It also means uncertainty for Welsh families already struggling to get a foot on the property ladder.

Emma Gould and Ben Nash are looking to buy a home in Cwmbran. Between them they have five children, and need space, but the cost of saving for a deposit is proving to be a challenge.

It's too early to see what impact Brexit will have on our housing sector, but the reality remains that Wales needs many more homes - giving people like Emma and Ben a chance to call a place their own.

How is the cost of housing affecting you? At 18:45 on Tuesday 2nd August, our reporter Rob Osborne will be live on Facebook with housing expert Jennie Bibbings. You can tweet your questions to us, email wales@itv.com or comment on our Facebook post.