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Autumn Statement: Billions announced to boost new home building by UK Chancellor
The UK Government has announced billions of pounds of new funding to boost the building of new homes and will encourage a wider spread of home types to buy and rent. Delivering his autumn statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a £2.3 billion housing infrastructure plan to support the construction of 100,000 new homes in areas […] The post Autumn Statement: Billions announced to boost new home building by UK Chancellor appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Homes sales up in Spain but there are signs of a Brexit effect
Homes sales in Spain are rising again after a summer lull but figures are distorted for a number of reasons, including a potential Brexit effect, according to real estate experts. Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) show that sales increased in August by 20% compared to a year ago but such a rise […] The post Homes sales up in Spain but there are signs of a Brexit effect appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Survey suggests tenants in UK cannot afford further rent rises
Further rent rises in the private rented sector in the UK could stretch the ability of tenants to pay as they are already under financial pressure, a new analysis report suggests. It is widely expected that rents will continue to increase in 2017 with a change in tax on landlord income due to be introduced […] The post Survey suggests tenants in UK cannot afford further rent rises appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →