Voting vibrations and the feel-bad factor
Article Abstract:
The UK housing market is in a state of flux under the shadow of the forthcoming general election with buyers uneasy about the implications of a change of government and taxation on any purchase they may make. However, those currently in a position to buy have already sold their existing homes and, because of the difficulty of achieving sales in the current market, are reluctant to back out now. Those buying the more expensive homes, including overseas buyers, are tending to try to delay until the election is over. They will then decide whether any tax changes introduced by a Labour government will make the new purchase unaffordable.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Small is beautiful, or so the buyers believe
Article Abstract:
Many UK estate agents have closed down offices during the 90s recession. The Woolwich Building Society closed down 20 offices in Feb 1992. The public still distrusts estate agents. Quality service, local knowledge, reputation and lower costs are what the public seek. Estate agents who inflate the value of a property to achieve more business and try to sell their mortgages and insurance schemes are not succesful.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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