by transport initiatives announced by the Chancellor
By Mark Hughes- Morgan 'The Mail'
A select group of homeowners, househunters and developers will be feeling a little happier this week, thanks to Chancellor George Osborne.
For those who missed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Tuesday, he announced 35 transport initiatives that will boost a number of locations: in particular North Cambridge, North Bucks/Oxfordshire and Battersea, South London.
These rail and road schemes could be an important factor in choosing where to live, and might even bolster local house prices.
Giving a lift: Osborne's 35 transport initiatives could make a difference to the housing market and even bolster local house prices
‘New or improved transport infrastructure can make a significant difference to the market, especially if it becomes easier to commute into a nearby city,’ says Grainne Gilmore, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank. ‘Ease of travel is high on any list of priorities for new buyers.’
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