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UK’s private rented sector could decline significantly by end of 2017
The private rented sector in the UK could be set to contract in size as property sales by existing landlords are predicted to outstrip purchases by the end of this year, it is suggested. The warning from the National Landlords Association (NLA) comes at a time when the latest English Housing Survey shows that the […] The post UK’s private rented sector could decline significantly by end of 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK property industry disappointed that letting agents not included in money directive
The UK property industry believes that a decision by the Government not to include letting agents in its proposals for legislation to meet the requirements of the fourth Money Laundering Directive is wrong. There are several elements of the consultation on the directive that are likely to have an impact on the property sector and […] The post UK property industry disappointed that letting agents not included in money directive appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Manchester replaces London with strongest annual house price growth
Property prices in key UK cities increased by 6.4% in the 12 months to February 2017, down from 7.8% a year ago but the headline figure is being dragged down by a slowdown in London. It means that city house price growth is now being led by regional cities, most notably Manchester which has seen […] The post Manchester replaces London with strongest annual house price growth appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →