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Affordable homes and low rates a key concern in election

As the election looms, homeowners and new buyers will be hoping that whoever takes power can deliver low borrowing rates and more affordable first-time homes.

UK-wide house prices rose 1.1% in March according to the Halifax House Price Index published last week. However, not everyone is confident that the housing market will continue to pick-up.