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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 →
Prime lettings market in London benefitting from sales slowdown
A slower sales market in London’s super prime lettings sector over the past 12 months has boosted demand as tax changes have led to greater price sensitivity among buyers. In particular higher rates of stamp duty have altered the dynamics of both the lettings and sales markets in prime central London so sales have slowed […] The post Prime lettings market in London benefitting from sales slowdown 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 →




