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Research says not enough homes for retired people are being built in the UK
Housing policymakers in the UK are too focussed on providing for first time buyers and ignoring the need for more homes for people who are retired, according to a new analysis report. While everyone agreed that there is an urgent need to address the undersupply of housing across the UK, there is also a need […] The post Research says not enough homes for retired people are being built in the UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Low mortgage and interest rates in UK benefitting remortgagers
Remortgaging property owners in the UK are taking full advantage of record low interest rates and the cut to the Bank Rate according to the latest research from surveyors. In October the number of remortgage valuations was 16.8% higher than it was in October 2015 as home owners locked into attractive deals, says the report […] The post Low mortgage and interest rates in UK benefitting remortgagers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home prices increased faster in the US in third quarter of 2016
Persistent supply shortages throughout the United States led to slightly faster home price appreciation during the third quarter of 2016, according to the latest data from estate agents. The quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors also shows that seven of the 10 most expensive housing markets in are in the West, including San […] The post Home prices increased faster in the US in third quarter of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →