Crash ahoy! London real-estate prices stagnate

Global warming research also leaves room for such doubts.

I dunno. I haven’t seen evidence of what you’re referring to. Just what I presented.

1 - not the use of, but the implication of, yes I think so.
2 - I do not know, see 3.
3 - you have yet to explain you understanding of the situation outside of the study - and the mayors opinion goes beyond the study in question. The study seems to be -part- of the mayors office opinion - which is good because it is a study of -part- of the question. There are two conclusions offered, The study seems in assonance with the greater conclusion of the mayors office.