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Housing market confidence rises in the US, but is down on a year ago
Most households in the United States believe the spring season is a good time to buy a home but those in the rental sector are less confident, new research shows. Some 80% of home owners are positive about the market, up from 78% in December 2016 but down from 82% a year ago, according to […] The post Housing market confidence rises in the US, but is down on a year ago appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Sydney and Melbourne lead property price growth in Australia, official figures show
Residential property prices in Australia increased by 4.1% in the final quarter of 2016, the strongest quarterly growth recorded since June 2015, according to latest official figures to be published. Melbourne recorded the largest increased through the year of all capital cities with a rise of 10.8% followed closely by Sydney with a rise of […] The post Sydney and Melbourne lead property price growth in Australia, official figures show appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Proposed lettings fees ban not putting landlords off using an agent
The majority of landlords in England and Wales who use a letting agent will continue to do so when letting fees are banned, according to new research. Overall 79% of landlords think their current letting agent will increase their fees as a result of the proposed ban on charging tenants fees for business letting services, […] The post Proposed lettings fees ban not putting landlords off using an agent appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →