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Downsizers in UK unrealistic about what their money can buy, research suggests
Older home owners in the UK who want to downsize have unrealistic expectations about how much money they will raise as property prices in the country continue to rise, it is claimed. Estate agents are seeing growing demand from clients looking to downsize to raise cash with 66% reporting a rise in enquiries over the […] The post Downsizers in UK unrealistic about what their money can buy, research suggests appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
US housing market sees more first time buyers and single women buyers
More first time buyers and single women are buying homes in the United States with a robust jobs market helping them back to home ownership, new research reveals. Over the long term first time buyers make up around 40% of the market, according to the National Association of Realtors, but this fell to a 30 […] The post US housing market sees more first time buyers and single women buyers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
British house builders optimistic about the future despite Brexit
House builders in Britain are optimistic despite market uncertainty and skills shortage but a third regard Brexit as a major challenge, new research has found. The sector’s confidence is reflected in average five year investment plans, increasing 17% year on year and average growth over five years of 28% predicted, up from 25% last year. […] The post British house builders optimistic about the future despite Brexit appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →