Affordable and accessible housing is a high priority for the government.
That's the view of Policy and Reform Minister, Chris Thomas, after the publication of the annual property market review.
Mr Thomas says that "everyone deserves a home" on the Island.
The report says the average house price on the Island rose by 0.4% in 2017.
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