Trapped in property wastelands
Series: Guardian ; 7 March 2001, 11(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the growth of the "doughnut" phenomenon in many northern UK cities: thriving rebuilt centres surrounded by an area of derelict and abandoned housing. Describes how Ministers are being pressured to rescue many inner city homeowners who are trapped in negative equity, and unable to sell their houses. Calls are being made to reform compulsory purchase legislation and provide proper compensation to these people.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3710-18 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 111320-1001 |
Looks at the growth of the "doughnut" phenomenon in many northern UK cities: thriving rebuilt centres surrounded by an area of derelict and abandoned housing. Describes how Ministers are being pressured to rescue many inner city homeowners who are trapped in negative equity, and unable to sell their houses. Calls are being made to reform compulsory purchase legislation and provide proper compensation to these people.