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Rental prices in Britain up by 2.3% year on year, latest index shows
Private rental prices paid by tenants in Britain rose by 2.3% in the 12 months to August 2016, down 0.1% compared with the previous monthly data. The figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) also show that rent increased by 2.4% in England, by 0.1% in Wales and were unchanged in Scotland, having slowed […] The post Rental prices in Britain up by 2.3% year on year, latest index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Residential rental demand in UK up in August despite Brexit
Demand from prospective tenants for rented homes in the UK increased in August at the same time as supply dipped slightly, according to the latest research. Overall lettings agents say that the outlook for the rental market is positive despite the decision to leave the European Union, the monthly private rental sector report from the […] The post Residential rental demand in UK up in August despite Brexit appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Passing on full interest rate cut would make UK homes more affordable, research points out
First time buyers in London could save up to £518 a year on mortgage payments and up to £244 in England and Wales, if the latest rate cut was passed in fully by lenders, new research has found. A full transfer of the Bank of England’s 0.25% rate cut would bring the mortgage rate down […] The post Passing on full interest rate cut would make UK homes more affordable, research points out appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
