UK Mainstream

Mainstream property refers to the bulk of the UK housing market, with price movements monitored by relevance to national and regional average values.

Limited impact for first-time buyers

20 May 2013

Many first-time buyers will continue to rent as house prices remain out of reach despite the introduction of government initiatives.

 
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Housing high on the political priority list

20 May 2013

Government initiatives can be seen in all areas of the housing industry, but the fundamentals of land, money and product need to be considered.

 
 
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Seconds out on second homes

20 May 2013

As the market becomes more polarised so the debate on second homes becomes more intense. But is government intervention justified?

 
 
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The Mortgage Guarantee scheme

07 May 2013

The Government's mortgage guarantee scheme will be made available to both first time buyers and existing home owners.

 
 
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The impact of the Government's schemes

07 May 2013

How will the Government's new schemes impact on other areas of the market?

 
 
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Government measures to assist lenders

07 May 2013

The new Help to Buy initiative is likely to stimulate the property market and boost house building.

 
 
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Regional market boundaries

22 March 2013

There is a wide divergence in market strength across England and Wales.

 
 
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A boost in the supply of housing

22 March 2013

Local authorities are encouraged to increase the future supply of housing.

 
 
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The Inspector's role in development planning

22 March 2013

As the Localism Act allows Councils greater powers for local developments, the examination of the development plans by the Inspector is crucial.

 
 
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Government issues a Duty to Co-operate

22 March 2013

Is the Duty enough to settle contentious cross boundary planning issues?

 
 
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The shift to Localism

22 March 2013

Local Authorities have started to embrace Localism, although coverage is patchy.

 
 
 

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Yolande Barnes

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Residential Research

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Lucian Cook

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Residential Research

Margaret Street

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