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Study to assess post-war high rise blocks in UK to see if they are viable housing for today
They are the high rise tower blocks built in British cities after the end of the Second World War as a solution to a chronic shortage of homes that many hate but some still love. Now a new academic project will explore whether they are viable in the 21st century. The study will focus on […] The post Study to assess post-war high rise blocks in UK to see if they are viable housing for today appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Brexit hits UK rural land market with demand, rents, yields and prices falling
Brexit uncertainty is affecting the rural land market in the UK with demand falling and in turn having an impact on prices, the latest analysis shows. Demand has now been falling for the last 18 months with concerns about future subsidies once the UK leaves the European Union and low commodity prices weighing on the […] The post Brexit hits UK rural land market with demand, rents, yields and prices falling appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Low mortgage rates keeping affordability low for home borrowers in UK
Historically low mortgage rates are the main driver behind a significant improvement in affordability for home borrowers in the UK since 2007, new research shows. Mortgage affordability, that is the proportion of income spent on home loan payments, has remained well below the peak of 2007, according to the study from lender the Halifax, up […] The post Low mortgage rates keeping affordability low for home borrowers in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →