Affordability boost for key workers sincer 2007 [electronic resource] 14 fold increase in towns with affordable homes

Affordability boost for key workers sincer 2007 14 fold increase in towns with affordable homes [electronic resource] - 2011 - Halifax Press Release 26 April 2011 .

Housing affordability for key public sector workers (nurses, teachers, police officers, fire fighters and paramedics) has improved since house prices peaked in the third quarter of 2007. In 2011 38% of towns are affordable for key workers compared to just 3% in 2007 based on the house price to average earnings measure. Nelson is the most affordable town whilst areas in London are the least affordable.


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