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.
Articles
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.
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?
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.
The impact of the Government's schemes
07 May 2013
How will the Government's new schemes impact on other areas of the market?
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.
Regional market boundaries
22 March 2013
There is a wide divergence in market strength across England and Wales.
A boost in the supply of housing
22 March 2013
Local authorities are encouraged to increase the future supply of housing.
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.
Government issues a Duty to Co-operate
22 March 2013
Is the Duty enough to settle contentious cross boundary planning issues?
The shift to Localism
22 March 2013
Local Authorities have started to embrace Localism, although coverage is patchy.
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