affordability
Property prices up in England and Wales, but at lowest level for February for years
Property asking prices in England and Wales increased by 2% since January to an average of £305,231 but the annual rate of growth has fallen to 2.3%, its lowest level since 2013. But overall demand in the market remains strong, according to the report from property portal Rightmove which also says that getting the price […] The post Property prices up in England and Wales, but at lowest level for February for years appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Higher mortgage rates set to have impact on US housing market this year
Rising mortgage rates and their impact on housing affordability will be the most significant force in the property market in the United States in 2017, it is suggested. The latest quarterly survey from real estate firm Zillow and conducted by Pulsenomics asked more than 100 housing experts and economists what factors would have the greatest […] The post Higher mortgage rates set to have impact on US housing market this year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Prime property market in London still hit by tax, politics and the economy
Higher taxes and political and economic uncertainty have continued to suppress prime London residential values throughout 2016, according to new research. However, as prices have become more aligned with buyer expectations of value, the market has become more fluid, says the report from real estate firm Savills. Average house prices across the prime property market […] The post Prime property market in London still hit by tax, politics and the economy appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →