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245			_aRICS UK Economic Brief - April 2003
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490			_aRICS UK Economic Brief _v April 2003, 1-8(8)
520			_aLatest "RICS UK Economic Brief" published by the RICS Policy Unit reports on greater signs of a slowdown in domestic economic activity, reinforced by the Budget 1% tax rise on personal incomes fuelling consumer spending slowdown. Commercial property review reports a downturn in sales and lettings, however investor demand has been strong, pushing down the property risk premium. Construction market review finds that output has not reached 1980's levels. Residential property market review shows that the 1% tax rise will re-inforce the current housing slowdown and government reviews of mortgages and house-building will have a significant impact on the housing market. The April brief is available at http://www.rics.org/ricscms/bin/show?class=Brief&template=/includes/showbrief.html&id=475
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650			_aRICS UK ECONOMIC BRIEF
650			_aPROPERTY-COMMERCIAL PROPERTY-COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MARKET
650			_aCONSTRUCTION MARKET
650			_aRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
650			_aECONOMY
650			_aHOUSING MARKET FORECASTS
690			_aECONOMIC ISSUES
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