OFT launches groundbreaking study into UK housebuilding market [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: OFT Press Release ; 22 June 2007Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Announces the launch of a study into the UK housebuilding industry. The study is to consider potential competition and market consumer concerns. It will question the effectiveness of the planning process in allowing suitable land to be developed. Analysis will be made of whether such land is being effectively converted into residences. Customer satisfaction with the resulting home market will be analysed. Recommendations to government or market sector regulators may be made if the OFT feels from the study that this is warranted. It is currently concerned that the market is failing consumers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 138577-1001 |
Announces the launch of a study into the UK housebuilding industry. The study is to consider potential competition and market consumer concerns. It will question the effectiveness of the planning process in allowing suitable land to be developed. Analysis will be made of whether such land is being effectively converted into residences. Customer satisfaction with the resulting home market will be analysed. Recommendations to government or market sector regulators may be made if the OFT feels from the study that this is warranted. It is currently concerned that the market is failing consumers.