Analysis and action on living standards
The Housing Outlook contains twelve interactive charts which indicate market trends, housing’s impact on living standards and housing policy developments. Where possible, we present regional breakdowns to improve understanding of how trends play out differently across the country. All data can be downloaded, and are updated each quarter along with the publication of the Housing Outlook.
The impact of Covid-19 on housing demand across the UK
In Housing Outlook this quarter, we consider how Covid-19 has affected housing demand across the UK. In the absence of good rental data, we look below the surface of rising house prices, and consider the impact of home working and lockdowns, as well as Government policy, on housing preferences. Studies for the US suggest that the pandemic has precipitated significant ‘urban flight’, with housing demand shifting from city centres to less densely populated areas. We find some evidence of this phenomenon here in the UK: local authorities with the fewest residents per square kilometre saw prices rise by 10 per...
In Housing Outlook this quarter, we consider how Covid-19 has affected housing demand across the UK. In the absence of good rental data, we look below the surface of rising house prices, and consider the impact of home working and lockdowns, as well as Government policy, on housing preferences.
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