As rich buy in, locals forced out ; Schools and other key rural services were under growing threat in the West unless more homes were built for local people, the National Housing Federation warned yesterday.

From: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK) | Date: May 26, 2008| Author: Barry Leighton | Copyright information

Schools and other key rural services were under growing threat in the West unless more homes were built for local people, the National Housing Federation warned yesterday.

An influx of retired couples and second-home owners to some of the region's most beautiful areas was pricing young families out of the market and threatening the closure of schools, shops and public transport as a result.

The federation, which represents more than 200 housing associations across the region, cit...

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