On speaking to builders in my constituency, it is clear that small-scale construction is supported by individuals buying properties to let, rather than first-time buyers. It seems that considerable numbers of people who want to invest are currently using the buy-to-let market but might be interested in a new type of investment vehicle, provided there was a satisfactory return.
New Housing Supply
Proceeding contribution from
Ian Lucas
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 March 2013.
It occurred during Estimates day on New Housing Supply.
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Session
2012-13
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