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Italy's Housing Slump Is Key Election Issue

Description:A new apartment complex on the outskirts of Rome takes shape. But with Italy deep in recession few can afford to buy them. The country's housing market is suffering its worst slump since the financial crisis began in 2008. Latest figures show home sales were down by almost a quarter on last year as were sales of commerical property. Mortages too have plunged significantly. That, say estate agents, is part of the problem (2:23)

Source: Reuters

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