How will levelling up affect the value of the housing market?👷‍♂️

How will levelling up affect the value of the housing market?👷‍♂️

As the Prime Minister dusts off his hi-viz jacket and hard hat ready to embark on a highly publicised 'Levelling Up' tour of the UK, research by property developer, StripeHomes, highlights what 'Levelling Up' could actually mean in real terms for housing.

In total, 96 areas across the UK have been earmarked for ambitious regeneration projects by the government, with a number of smaller areas also due to benefit to a lesser extent. To continue reading, please Click Here


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