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The Liberal Democrat housing drama
In the Spotlight Ed Davey suffered a bruising defeat on the conference floor leading some to question his leadership
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
By The Week Staff Published
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The UK’s looming rental crisis
feature Focus on the UK’s mortgage ‘timebomb’ has left plight of private renters largely overlooked
By Arion McNicoll Published
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When is the ideal time to buy a house?
In Depth Rising interest rates and a volatile property market may deter would-be buyers
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Pension vs. property: which is best for your retirement?
feature While saving into a pension can have tax-free benefits, some will be persuaded by rising property values
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Prince William, homelessness and a question of privilege
Talking Point Push by the Prince of Wales to end homelessness has been welcomed by some, but is he the the wrong person for the job?
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Who will get the blame for UK mortgage misery?
Today's Big Question As mortgage rates continue to soar, fingers have been pointed far and wide
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK
feature Six years on since the government vowed to ‘learn lessons’ has sufficient progress been made?
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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UK house prices fall at fastest rate for nearly 14 years
Speed Read First-time buyers may welcome the news but higher than expected inflation means mortgage costs remain an issue
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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How to make money from the self-storage boom
feature Self-storage is reportedly on the brink of becoming a £1bn-a-year business
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of building on the green belt
Pros and Cons More housing and lower house prices must be weighed against urban sprawl and conservation concerns
By The Week Staff Published
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Can ‘once-in-a-generation’ Renters’ Reform Bill fix private renting?
Today's Big Question Bill to end ‘no-fault’ evictions has been cautiously welcomed by some landlords and campaigners
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated
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Pros and cons of buy-to-let investing
feature Rental prices are rising but so are mortgage costs
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Rise of the Nimby party: the Tory house-building dilemma
Talking Point Building more housing is unpopular in many Conservative strongholds but is becoming a key political issue
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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