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UK Government urged to take steps to boost affordable homes in rural areas
The supply of affordable homes in rural areas of England is static having slowed to a three year low in 2016 and highlighting the need for fresh ideas to combat shortages in the countryside. The Country Landowners Association (CLA) says that local authorities continue to ignore the potential of Rural Exception Sites with latest official […] The post UK Government urged to take steps to boost affordable homes in rural areas appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home owners in UK aged 55 and over face poor mortgage choice
Despite more products being on offer the mortgage market in the UK still does not offer enough for people aged 55 and over, research suggests. A survey found that estate agents are becoming increasingly concerned about mortgage lending restrictions for customers aged 55 and over and the impact on the wider housing market. Some 58% […] The post Home owners in UK aged 55 and over face poor mortgage choice appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
£7 million fund announced for more affordable new homes to be built in UK
Funds of £7 billion is being released by the UK Government to help build more new affordable homes in the country, it has been announced. Housing providers can now apply for a share of the fund, which was allocated an additional £1.4 billion at the Autumn Statement to deliver 40,000 new affordable housing starts across […] The post £7 million fund announced for more affordable new homes to be built in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →