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UK housing policy makers urged to learn from private rented sector in Germany
As the UK awaits the publication of the Government’s White Paper on housing a new analysis suggests that policy makers could learn a lot from the property market in Germany. On the face of it the two nations have very different housing policies and plans with more people in Germany renting than owning a home […] The post UK housing policy makers urged to learn from private rented sector in Germany appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham set to be property hot spots of 2017
Property price growth is likely to be subdued in London with bigger regional cities in the UK expected to outperform the capital city, according to a new analysis report. Overall residential price growth of 0.5% is forecast for the UK, rising to 1% in London but the prime property market in the capital is set […] The post Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham set to be property hot spots of 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Demand for rental properties fell to a two year low in the UK in December 2016
Demand for rental properties in the UK fell 19% month on month to a two year low at the end of 2016, the latest figures show. The data from the Association of Residential Letting Agents reveals that in December 2016 there were 26 prospective tenants registered per member branch, the lowest level since records began […] The post Demand for rental properties fell to a two year low in the UK in December 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →