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More than half of tenants in UK private rented sector cannot afford to buy
More than half of people who rent a home in the UK are doing so because they cannot afford a deposit to buy a property, new research has found. There have been several announcements recently about building more affordable homes and research showing that some aspiring first time buyers, particularly in London, cannot afford even […] The post More than half of tenants in UK private rented sector cannot afford to buy appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Tax changes named as top concern for British landlords in 2017
Changes to tax relief on mortgage interest payments is the top concern for buy to let landlords in the UK and they would also like to see other taxes cut. The change to tax relief is due to come into force in April but landlords are still hoping that the Government will do a U-turn […] The post Tax changes named as top concern for British landlords in 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Landowners want more positive planning to create affordable homes in UK rural areas
Landowners in the UK want the Government to do more for the rural housing sector which they believe is often forgotten when it comes to policy making. They point out that as well as places like London, which tends to grab the headlines, there is also an acute shortage of affordable housing in the countryside […] The post Landowners want more positive planning to create affordable homes in UK rural areas appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →