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Home owners in UK aged 55 and over face poor mortgage choice
Despite more products being on offer the mortgage market in the UK still does not offer enough for people aged 55 and over, research suggests. A survey found that estate agents are becoming increasingly concerned about mortgage lending restrictions for customers aged 55 and over and the impact on the wider housing market. Some 58% […] The post Home owners in UK aged 55 and over face poor mortgage choice appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home owners in UK willing to pay more for character properties
Owners in the UK seeking a character home want properties with high ceilings, original fireplaces and wood burning stoves and will pay more for these features, a new survey has found. Some 11% named the AGA cooker at their most desirable home feature and they were willing to pay on average £700 more for a […] The post Home owners in UK willing to pay more for character properties appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Estate agents expect UK property sales to be steady in 2017 and prices mostly unchanged
Residential property sales in the UK expected to remain steady in in the UK in 2017 and first time buyers will find it easier to get on the housing ladder, according to estate agents. After a year of political surprises and economic uncertainty almost half of estate agents, some 43%, believe that prices will stay […] The post Estate agents expect UK property sales to be steady in 2017 and prices mostly unchanged appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →