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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 →
French property market growing ahead of elections in May and June
The property market in France is showing signs of recovering well with prices in key cities up across the country and demand growing but elections ahead could slow down the upturn. The latest data shows that prices in Paris increased by 1.2% month on month in February and by 2.3% in Bordeaux while in Lyon […] The post French property market growing ahead of elections in May and June appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home affordability in UK cities at worst level since 2008
Home affordability in cities in the UK is at its worst level since 2008 with Oxford the most expensive urban location to buy a property and Stirling the cheapest, according to new research. Over the past five years, the average UK city house price has risen by 32% from £169,966 in 2012 to its highest […] The post Home affordability in UK cities at worst level since 2008 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →