UK homes have worst value for money in developed world: Study

Britain's housing stock offers the poorest value for money among advanced nations, according to a study published Monday warning that the crisis-hit sector will loom large over this year's election. "By looking at housing costs, floorspace and wider issues of quality, we find that the UK's expensive, cramped and ageing housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy," he added. ode-rfj/bcp/lth