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An overview of Housing in Oxford

This page is designed to giver prospective buyers of homes in Oxford a brief overview of the housing market in Oxford. There are a number of different places from where more detailed and exhaustive information can be obtained such as the Oxford City Council website and others.

 

Facts & Information


 

  • Oxford is currently having housing difficulties with a large number of residents simply unable to afford to buy in the City due to increases in the cost of housing. First time buyers are no longer in a situation where they can afford to take out a mortgage on a typical house.

 


 

  • Oxford is also the home to a large number of students during term times, although for a large part of their stay students are normally housed within their colleges there is still some additional pressure placed on the housing market.

 


 

  • Oxford has a very high level of homelessness in the City.

 


 

  • Oxford City Council is working to provide an additional 250 affordable homes each year and is working to let properties that are available as quickly as possible. The City Council has a five year housing strategy in place and a full copy can be obtained from the link at the top of this page.

 

 

 

We hope that you have found this information useful in your search for Oxford Property. Remember to use the Activ Oxford Property Section for all your Oxford Housing Needs.

 

 


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