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Rent growth slows across most of the UK, particularly London, latest index shows
Rent growth in London has slowed with annual growth of just 1.6% compared to 3.1% year on year in the rest of the UK, the latest index data shows. It means that the gap between rent rises in London and the rest of the country is at its narrowest for 10 months, according to the […] The post Rent growth slows across most of the UK, particularly London, latest index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK financial watchdog to see if current mortgage market can be improved for buyers
The UK’s financial watchdog has launched a market study to consider whether competition in the housing mortgage sector can be improved to benefit consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it wants to understand whether consumers are empowered to choose on an informed basis between products and services and are in a position to understand […] The post UK financial watchdog to see if current mortgage market can be improved for buyers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Rent gap between London and rest of UK narrows
Residential rents outside London have risen faster than in the capital for the first time since 2010 with the gap steadily growing over the last five years, new research shows. The average London rent fell 0.7% year on year on November, the sharpest fall since October 2010 but it still some 60% higher than in […] The post Rent gap between London and rest of UK narrows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
