A regional breakdown
Series: Roof ; 29(4)July/August 200418-21(4)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Uses "Roof affordability index" data to reveal how hard it is for first-time buyers to get into the housing market across the UK regions and gives indications that the housing market is at a turning point. The index is based on ODPM house price data for first-time buyers and "Family expenditure survey" data for the incomes of working households. Summarises affordability in each region. Provides further commentary on northern and southwest England. Tables cover the "Roof affordability index" from 1994-2004 by county/region and mortgage costs as a proportion of incomes.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68037 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126752-1001 |
Uses "Roof affordability index" data to reveal how hard it is for first-time buyers to get into the housing market across the UK regions and gives indications that the housing market is at a turning point. The index is based on ODPM house price data for first-time buyers and "Family expenditure survey" data for the incomes of working households. Summarises affordability in each region. Provides further commentary on northern and southwest England. Tables cover the "Roof affordability index" from 1994-2004 by county/region and mortgage costs as a proportion of incomes.