NHPAU research findings number 1 buy-to-let mortgage lending and the impact on UK house prices [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London DCLG 2008Subject(s): LOC classification:- 333.33 $2 18
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 142650-1001 |
Assesses the effect of the buy-to-let housing sector and mortgage lending on house prices. Presents a summary of two reports commissioned by the NHPAU board. Finds that buy-to-let has made a small contribution to house price inflation in recent years compared to other economic factors. Nevertheless buy-to-let financing has increased overall housing demand. This has had effect of squeezing the first-time buyer market still further. A downward turn in buy-to-let lending could therefore create downward pressure on house price inflation. Notes that previous research has suggested buy-to-let has kept rents low.