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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 →
New home lending falls in Australia as stamp duty costs rise
The number of new home loans being approved in Australia fell slightly in October, down 0.4% month on month and are now 2.4% below a year ago, the latest published data shows. The number is likely to ease back towards the end of 2017 as fewer new homes are being built, according to the Housing […] The post New home lending falls in Australia as stamp duty costs rise appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK house prices set to grow 2% in 2017, half what was predicted before Brexit vote
House prices in the UK are set to rise by 2% in 2017 as growth is held back by uncertainty around Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, according to a poll of housing analysts. However, prices in London are set to see a small decline of 0.5% before recovering in 2018, says the results […] The post UK house prices set to grow 2% in 2017, half what was predicted before Brexit vote appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →