The cost of housing in many urban parts of India has become so excessive that many young couples, with above-average salaries, can only afford small apartments. EMI and rent commitments are so huge that they can not consider the possibility of starting a family since a new baby would probably mean either the mother or father giving up a well paid position-something theycan ill afford. The lack of or great cost of child-care facilities further precludesthe return of both parents to work.
Which of the following adjustments could practically be made to the situation described above which would allow young couples to improve their housing prospects?