The worldrsquo;s housing markets have seen the sharpest slowdown in prices and transactions for over a generation ndash; nowhere more so than in Britain. So what can the property industry learn from the experience? This book sets out the signals that were appearing from 2005 onwards as the foundations of the industry began to crack. Norwood asks: why were they missed? Why did so few people speak out against gluts of apartments in major city centres targeted at falling numbers of investment buyers? Did we not know or care that property scams were becoming rife? Could we not see at least some alarm signals from the problems destroying the property industry in Spain?For the first time; senior figures from all elements of the residential industry ndash; developers; agents; analysts; lenders; planners and pundits ndash; comment on what they believe led to the downturn. The book then sets out what the industry may learn from the experience. It compares those developers and estate agents that down-sized or collapsed altogether with those that survived and; in some cases; even prospered in the downturn. It identifies common indicators amongst those that remained strong through a fifty percent collapse in sales and a twenty-fiver percent plus collapse in prices; and offers insights into how policies of diversification and modernisation helped many companies survive. It also looks to the future and presents a sobering vision; created by scores of experts interviewed during the downturn; of what the market may be like when volumes; prices and spirits move upwards once again.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. NOT JUST for "Greenies"By BekahKnitsI couldnt care less if the animal or plant my yarn came from was given spa treatment before harvesting. That said; this book is a must have if you like heirloom-quality patterns or are a fan of Debbie Bliss and/or Erica Knight.With the exception of the adult-size sweaters; the patterns are mostly done in DK weight yarns; on straight needles (including the hats); and in needle sizes typical to the yarn and patterns (sizes 3-6).There is a boy version and a girl version for 6 patterns. Singular patterns have an equal number of boys patterns and girls patterns. Yarns can easily be substituted.The adult sweaters (one for maternity and two for nursing) are pretty in their symplicity and practical in their use (the maternity sweater has ties on the side bottom to let out as your tummy gows. The nursing sweaters have buttons down the front on each side like princess seams to make easy-access nursing.) They are done in Worsted Weight yarns; on size 7-8 straight needles. There is also a nursing shawl done in a hole-y leaf-lace pattern.Dont let the lack of circular needles deter you. Some people--including us experienced ones--just like to do it the traditional way on straight needles. And professionals know that seaming makes for stronger; longer lasting seams--which is what "Heirloom" is all about.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful itemsBy Lourdes Garcia-LevisThe patterns are so cute. But frankly; given the fact that those natural fibers are so expensive and that babies outgrow their clothing every month; is it economically sound to make these sweaters out of the expensive fibers? I will try to see if I can substitute the soft micro fibers with these patterns and make it a win win situation.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Use this one often.By Roseann152I only bought this book after I saw a baby sweater made from one of its patterns on Ravelry. The pattern in the book looks nothing like the patten I saw but I understand how one became the other and it opened my eyes to seeing things differently. I have knit several of the patterns for babies and they all are simple but pretty or elegant or both.