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US existing home sales began 2017 strongly, index figures show
Existing home sales in the United States began the year strongly, increasing to their fastest pace in January for almost a decade, the latest index shows. Prices increased by 7.1% in the 12 months to January 2017 to a median of $228,900, the fastest price rise since January 2016 and it was the 59th month […] The post US existing home sales began 2017 strongly, index figures show appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30%
Tenants in the UK private rented sector face potential rent increases of up to 30% as a result of tax changes, it is claimed in a new analysis report. Tax changes, including the 3% extra stamp duty on additional properties, that have affected landlords are having a negative effect on the supply of rental properties […] The post Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
National home prices in Canada unchanged in January as sales fell
Home sales in Canada fell month on month at the beginning of 2017 while prices were almost unchanged in January compared to a year ago, the latest index data shows. Sales fell nationally by 1.3% compared to December 2016 but actual, not seasonally adjusted, activity was up 1.9% year on year, according to the figures […] The post National home prices in Canada unchanged in January as sales fell appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →