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New action plan aims to give UK property owners better protection from flooding
A new, independent action plan report launched in the UK aims to help people protect their homes and businesses from the risk of flooding and recover more quickly if the worst happens. The Property Flood Resilience Action Plan explores the role of building regulations and certification, in encouraging use of flood resistant construction methods and […] The post New action plan aims to give UK property owners better protection from flooding appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
New homes sales up for second month in a row in Australia
New home sales in Australia increased in September 2016 for a consecutive month, up 3.8%, a further increase on the 2.9% recorded the previous month, the latest data shows. The month on month growth was driven by detached house sales which increased by 3.8% while apartment sales were down by 0.8%, according to the survey […] The post New homes sales up for second month in a row in Australia appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Residential rents up 2.3% year on year in UK
Private rental sector prices paid by tenants in Britain increased by 2.3% in the 12 months to September 2016, unchanged compared with the year to August 2016, the latest official data shows. There is some regional variation with the data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showing rents up by 2.5% in England and […] The post Residential rents up 2.3% year on year in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →