Council fades to green

Article Abstract:

The demand for housing in Oxfordshire, England, is buoyant, with the cost of land suitable for residential dwellings rising to 750,000-1 million pounds sterling per acre in 2000, from 300,000 pounds sterling per acre in 1993. There is also strong interest in farms suitable for small holdings. The local authorities have plans to allow just 35,500 houses to be built by 2001, mostly on brownfield sites. Some 1,000 houses are planned for part of a 1,250 acre site at RAF Upper Heyford, with the remaining land to be redesignated as greenbelt land and used for business space.

Oxfordshire, England

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Rock 'n' roll in Brighton

Article Abstract:

Local agents predict the improved rail system between Sussex England, with the opening of 22 new stations, and London will increase demand for residential properties in the area. Brighton, Sussex, England, is particularly popular with house purchasers. The cost of houses in Brighton increased between Oct-Dec 1999 by 25% compared to the same period in 1998. A number of mixed use developments are being built, such as the 7 million pounds sterling renovation of Marina Parade. The completed project will include residential apartments, a nightclub and restaurants.

Brighton, England

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Behind the grand plans

Article Abstract:

The competition for development space between residential and office developers, in the area around the City of London, England, is being left to the planning authorities to decide. Developers are required to make special payments if they do not build some affordable housing within a development larger than 15 units. Office developers do not face such problems. Planners are tending to choose office rather than residential developments. Many of the unused tracts of land or old office buildings, in the City of London have been taken up for residential development.

London, England

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