Rising prices set to 'add fuel to burning housing crisis' in rural areas

House price rises of 20 per cent over the next five years are set to ‘add fuel to a burning crisis’ affecting rural areas across the country, Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron has warned.

Abi Kay
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Rising prices set to 'add fuel to burning housing crisis' in rural areas

House price rises of 20 per cent over the next five years are set to ‘add fuel to a burning crisis' affecting rural areas across the country, Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron has warned. Upgraded forecasts...

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