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Englishman's home immune to global downturn

Series: Independent ; 22 June 2001, 17(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: A report by Bradford & Bingley suggests that hot weather and cup-final matches could explain why houses are taking an extra two weeks to sell compared with last year. Other indicators of a slowdown in the housing market are not apparent, with house prices still rising, supply outstripping demand, and highest ever employment levels. Graphs.

A report by Bradford & Bingley suggests that hot weather and cup-final matches could explain why houses are taking an extra two weeks to sell compared with last year. Other indicators of a slowdown in the housing market are not apparent, with house prices still rising, supply outstripping demand, and highest ever employment levels. Graphs.