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<p>As the UK rides out its fourth housing slump since the Second World War, Alan Holmans puts the current downturn in its historical context.
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<p>Not enough housing? Then free up land for more self-build, says Tommy Walsh.
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<p>Research in Scotland shows that social landlords are twice as likely to take legal action against tenants than lenders are against homeowners. Alexis Camble investigates.
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<p>If you’re young, getting a mortgage isn’t easy. And plenty of other obstacles exist for first-time buyers, says Matt Littler.
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<p>Housing is the top political issue, Lib Dem spokesperson Sarah Teather tells Jeremy Kuper.
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<p>After early years in Biafra, Cyril Nri found home in Shepherd’s Bush – and on a beach in Barbados </p>
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<p>It’s time to suspend the temporary accommodation target</p>
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