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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 →
Residential rental prices rise in Berlin despite rent cap
Median asking rental prices in Berlin increased strongly in 2016 despite a rent cap being introduced in 2015, up 5.6% during the year, the latest figures show. The growth was led by apartments with rents in this sector up by 15.7% although there are considerable variations depending on location, according to the housing market report […] The post Residential rental prices rise in Berlin despite rent cap appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30%
Tenants in the UK private rented sector face potential rent increases of up to 30% as a result of tax changes, it is claimed in a new analysis report. Tax changes, including the 3% extra stamp duty on additional properties, that have affected landlords are having a negative effect on the supply of rental properties […] The post Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →