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Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners, said: “The government’s tightening of immigration rules risks deepening the UK’s housing crisis at precisely the wrong moment. The construction sector is already under intense pressure, from spiralling build costs and the impact of regulatory changes like the Building Safety Act, to planning bottlenecks and a chronic shortage of skilled labour. Limiting access to foreign workers threatens to compound these issues, further stalling progress on desperately needed housing. “Capital Economics estimates that an additional 500,000 workers are needed to meet the government’s target of building 300,000 homes a year. However, this latest decision risks…

Bradford Housing Association Supports Refugees with Digital Tech Donations Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has donated a range of digital equipment to Solidaritech, a local community interest company focused on repurposing tech for refugees and asylum seekers. The donated equipment includes laptops, power leads, and smartphones, all of which will be reconditioned and distributed by Solidaritech to help digitally excluded individuals gain essential online access. The support from MHA marks a significant contribution to Solidaritech’s mission of narrowing the digital divide among migrants and asylum seekers in the UK. Founded in 2017, Solidaritech works by collecting unused digital devices from…

Belfast-based mortgage advisory firm, The Mortgage Clinic, has provided new insights into the UK housing market, projecting a more favourable outlook for homebuyers in 2024. Founder Helmut Elstner discussed recent trends in mortgage rates and house prices during an exclusive interview, shedding light on what could be a pivotal year for the housing market. One of the key developments highlighted in the interview is the recent cut in the Bank of England’s base rate, which now stands at 5%. This reduction signals a possible turning point for the mortgage market, with experts anticipating gradual improvements in mortgage rates over the…

The UK Housing Market Trends Challenges The UK housing market is a critical component of the national economy, impacting everything from consumer confidence to interest rates and employment levels. However, in recent years, the market has been characterized by extreme fluctuations in house prices, a growing affordability crisis, and a sharp contrast between demand and supply. This article explores the key factors shaping the, its challenges, and what the future may hold. estimated of the UK Housing Market The UK housing market is one of the largest and most complex property markets globally. Its value is estimated to be around…

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