Through the roof: the cost of moving
Article Abstract:
Statistics show that the costs for buying and selling a house in Britain has increased dramatically since 1983. The cost of an average home has risen by 35,000 pounds sterling since 1983, and transaction costs have increased 40%.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Still waiting for a let-up: housing
Article Abstract:
Growth in the housing rental market has not occurred, despite the abundance of rental property available and government initiatives. Buying has been a strong trend, encouraged by the availability of home loans and other factors.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Another housing boom?
Article Abstract:
UK housing costs jumped by 8.4% in 1996 and are likely to increase in a similar manner in 1997. A boom similar to that of the 1980s that leads people to see houses as investments could have deleterious results.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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