Bankrate: Market to cool thanks to Tier 2 and 3 restrictions

Bankrate: Market to cool thanks to Tier 2 and 3 restrictions

Housing market activity is expected to cool due to the new Tier 2 and 3 restrictions hitting the market. (Please click or tap the picture to find out more)

Locations in Tier 3 include South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Liverpool City Region.
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Source: Property Wire



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