The Scottish housing market [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: SPICe Briefing ; (09/05) 21 January 2009Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Parliament 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:- 306.1 $2 18
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 147696-2001 |
Key points of this briefing -- Introduction -- House prices -- Mortgage difficulties -- Housing market activity -- Housebuilding industry -- Policy measures -- Policy debate -- Sources
Looks at the ways in which the credit crunch is affecting the Scottish housing market. Examines levels of house prices, transactions and availability of mortgages, as well as the effect on the housebuilding industry. Also discusses policies implemented by government to stimulate the market and help struggling home owners.