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Rents start falling in the UK, latest national index shows
The average rate of rent growth in the UK is falling and could continue to do so over the next few months, an unprecedented trend in recent times, according to the latest home rental index. Rents in January were just 0.7% higher than a year ago, down from a peak of 4.7% seven months ago […] The post Rents start falling in the UK, latest national index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Low mortgage rates keeping affordability low for home borrowers in UK
Historically low mortgage rates are the main driver behind a significant improvement in affordability for home borrowers in the UK since 2007, new research shows. Mortgage affordability, that is the proportion of income spent on home loan payments, has remained well below the peak of 2007, according to the study from lender the Halifax, up […] The post Low mortgage rates keeping affordability low for home borrowers in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home buyers in UK set to benefit from continued low mortgage rates during Brexit negotiations
Home owners and would be first time buyers are unlikely to see mortgage rates rise in the short term, according to experts who say the Bank of England monetary policy committee report signals unlikely change due to Brexit negotiations. The committee’s report says that is expects the economy to slow down during the difficult Brexit […] The post Home buyers in UK set to benefit from continued low mortgage rates during Brexit negotiations appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →