With the final budget of this Parliament now passed and each of the main parties setting out their stalls as far as the housing market is concerned, we can see there is a clear lack from all camps of an overarching housing strategy.
The latest scheme announced in George Osborne's budget of 'Help-to-buy ISA's' are another short term measure and does little other than to kick this major issue into the long grass. By doing so it may result in lower levels of homeownership going forward, with owner-occupation falling over the next four or five years.
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The innovative Trivselhus house can be built within a few days, significantly reducing building costs. Plus, it exceeds regulations for insulation, water and energy-saving/carbon emissions, saving on bills.
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Rightmove’s March House Price Index reported that the price of property coming to market is up by 1.0% (+£2,748), a more muted rise at this time of year for three years suggesting a pre-election slowdown.
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The institute for Fiscal Studies calls George Osborne's ISA, which was announced in the Budget, a 'dubious policy'.
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Mortgage rates continue to fall this month, with rates, and fees, reaching yet more record lows, according to data released by Moneyfacts.
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Congratulations to the Chertsey Town FC under 13's team who have reached the cup final to be played on the 10th May 2015.
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