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US existing home sales began 2017 strongly, index figures show
Existing home sales in the United States began the year strongly, increasing to their fastest pace in January for almost a decade, the latest index shows. Prices increased by 7.1% in the 12 months to January 2017 to a median of $228,900, the fastest price rise since January 2016 and it was the 59th month […] The post US existing home sales began 2017 strongly, index figures show appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Property prices up in England and Wales, but at lowest level for February for years
Property asking prices in England and Wales increased by 2% since January to an average of £305,231 but the annual rate of growth has fallen to 2.3%, its lowest level since 2013. But overall demand in the market remains strong, according to the report from property portal Rightmove which also says that getting the price […] The post Property prices up in England and Wales, but at lowest level for February for years appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Call for MOT system for rented homes in UK
New minimum standards should be introduced for the private rented sector in the UK and landlords should receive tax incentives for signing up to accreditation schemes, it is suggested. More needs to be done to improve the quality of private homes across the board, including a new set of minimum standards for landlords which cover […] The post Call for MOT system for rented homes in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →