Big Gap Between North & South House Prices

Big Gap Between North & South House Prices

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The video discusses the current state of the UK housing market, highlighting issues like negative equity and repossession. It explains how schemes like the mortgage rescue program help homeowners stay in their homes. The video also covers alternative solutions such as assisted voluntary sales and property auctions. It contrasts property values across regions, noting significant disparities. Northern Ireland faces unique challenges due to redevelopment plans, exacerbating negative equity issues. Overall, the housing crash is unevenly distributed across the UK.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary benefit of the Mortgage Rescue scheme mentioned in the video?

It enables homeowners to sell their homes but continue living there as renters.

It allows homeowners to sell their homes and move to a new location.

It provides financial assistance to pay off mortgages.

It offers free legal advice to homeowners facing repossession.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is mentioned as a growing trend in property auctions to help homeowners?

Traditional sales

Mortgage refinancing

Assisted voluntary sales

Government buyouts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the uneven impact of the housing market crash across the UK?

Varying levels of interest rates

Differences in local government policies

Differences in property demand and resilience

Regional economic disparities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the property value in Belgravia compare to that in South Wales?

Belgravia is slightly more expensive than South Wales.

Property values are similar in both regions.

South Wales is more expensive than Belgravia.

Belgravia is significantly more expensive than South Wales.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge do homeowners in Northern Ireland face due to redevelopment plans?

Increased property taxes

Forced sales leading to negative equity

Higher mortgage interest rates

Lack of government support