Commuters' track record
Language: English Series: Property Week ; 72(45) 9 November 2007, 64(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Presents research aimed at identifying the correlation between house prices and commuter travel patterns to London. Examines 12 mainline routes out of London. Finds that commuters are generally attracted to high-value areas with an improved quality of life. Their increased buying power drives property prices up in these areas as a result. Towns with strong economies to the west of London act as a counter-magnet, resulting in lower levels of London commuting to the west. Predicts that commuters are likely to travel further, but on fewer occasions.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Presents research aimed at identifying the correlation between house prices and commuter travel patterns to London. Examines 12 mainline routes out of London. Finds that commuters are generally attracted to high-value areas with an improved quality of life. Their increased buying power drives property prices up in these areas as a result. Towns with strong economies to the west of London act as a counter-magnet, resulting in lower levels of London commuting to the west. Predicts that commuters are likely to travel further, but on fewer occasions.