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and wales from 1918 to 2011. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that in
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both countries, the percentage of owned accommodation experienced a gradual increase, while the proportion of rented residential
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decreased mildly. As well as
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of all, it is clear that in 1918, owned accommodation was almost 20%, and it remained stable in the years 1939 and 1953. From 1961 to 2001 owned housing went under a sharp rise. Following
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