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Number of new homes being built in England is rising but more are needed
There was an 11% increase in the housing supply in England in 2015/2016 and new delivery was up 5.7%, according to official figures but the industry warns that more are needed. The statistics from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) show that housing supply increased to 189,650 but this was still below the […] The post Number of new homes being built in England is rising but more are needed appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Latest asking prices suggest parts of UK property market are cooling
The UK residential property market is cooling with the latest index showing that most regions have seen small falls in average asking prices although this is partly in line with seasonal expectations. Since October prices have fallen in six of the nine English regions and Wales but not in Scotland while Greater London is currently […] The post Latest asking prices suggest parts of UK property market are cooling appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Hard hitting report says UK conveyancing system is not fit for purpose
The creation of a secure online portal for all communications needed during the home buying process in the UK would mean greater certainty far earlier in the moving process, it is claimed. Such a move would be welcomed across the industry and by consumers as it would protect the conveyancer, estate agents, mortgage advisors, lenders […] The post Hard hitting report says UK conveyancing system is not fit for purpose appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →