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Rent rises slowing in UK but fee ban set to reverse the trend
The number of rents rises in the UK recorded by letting agents has reaches the lowest since December last year but the decision to ban letting agent fees in England will reverse this slow down, it is claimed. The latest private rental sector report from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) reveals that just […] The post Rent rises slowing in UK but fee ban set to reverse the trend appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Sales to first time buyers in UK reach highest level since 2000
Sales to first time buyers in the UK have increased strongly to their highest level since in 16 years, according to data from estate agents, suggesting the housing market is buoyant. Some 32% of total sales made in October were to first time buyers, up 9% from the previous month and the highest since the […] The post Sales to first time buyers in UK reach highest level since 2000 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Solid UK housing market to see prices continue steady year on year rises
A new forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggests that while property price growth in the UK is set to slow, values will continue steadily upwards year on year. Compared to the last guidance issued in March the OBR has made a number of revisions to its forecasts, noting that both house price […] The post Solid UK housing market to see prices continue steady year on year rises appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →