Is Thatcher's Home Ownership Dream Still Alive in Attleborough?

Is Thatcher's Home Ownership Dream Still Alive in Attleborough?

In her first conference speech as the Tory's new leader in 1975, Margaret Thatcher asserted her conviction in a ‘property-owning democracy’. Throughout the 1980s homeownership exploded and continued to grow for several decades thereafter. What has happened to that dream nearly 50 years later?

The housing data for Attleborough has just been released from the 2021 Census and it makes interesting reading, especially if you are an Attleborough homeowner or Attleborough landlord …Click here to find out more


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Buying your first home in Attleborough is never easy, but it’s not as impossible as headlines suggest. While prices are high, history shows affordability is improving—mortgage costs now take a smaller slice of income than in past decades, giving today’s buyers more breathing room.

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Thinking of selling your home or simply curious about what’s really happening in Attleborough’s property market? Behind every monthly figure lies a story about where values are heading and what it means for you as a homeowner or landlord. Understanding the trend could shape your next move—and help you stay ahead.

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