Much as I thank Sandro Chetcuti for his comments regarding the causes of the rising costs of housing (September 10), I would appreciate a break-up of all rising prices.

My impression of the housing problem in other countries is that for a rise of 20 per cent for housing factors you get a rise of 50 per cent in the rent and cost of houses.

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