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Rental growth slowed in UK in 2016 but set to rise again in 2017, says lender report
The average residential rent in the UK increased marginally in 2016 with growth of 1.12% over the year, the latest data shows, but growth is expected to rise in 2017. Overall rental growth has slowed from 2.34% in same period of 2015 with rents in London down by 0.31%, according to the national rent review […] The post Rental growth slowed in UK in 2016 but set to rise again in 2017, says lender report appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
High rents, prices and mortgage rates denting property market confidence in US
The majority of households believes now is a good time to buy a home but confidence has retreated by a considerable amount amongst renters, according to the latest survey from the National Association of Realtors. Some 57% of renters said now is a good time to buy, down from 60% in September and 68% a […] The post High rents, prices and mortgage rates denting property market confidence in US appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Estate agents expect UK property sales to be steady in 2017 and prices mostly unchanged
Residential property sales in the UK expected to remain steady in in the UK in 2017 and first time buyers will find it easier to get on the housing ladder, according to estate agents. After a year of political surprises and economic uncertainty almost half of estate agents, some 43%, believe that prices will stay […] The post Estate agents expect UK property sales to be steady in 2017 and prices mostly unchanged appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →




