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UK business group calls for more innovation in the new build housing market
Meeting the UK Government’s target of building a million new homes by 2020 will require a step change in mind set and delivery on house building, according a new report. Houses will need to be tailored to demand and built in a less traditional way, taking into account the needs of first time buyers and […] The post UK business group calls for more innovation in the new build housing market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
New industry recognised estate agency qualifications launched by Hunters
British property firm Hunters has developed a formally recognised estate agency qualification for its own network of branches in what is believed to be the first of its kind within the industry. The qualification combines all elements of estate agency and uniquely also includes how the training is applied. The firm says that this means […] The post New industry recognised estate agency qualifications launched by Hunters appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Higher stamp duty behind sharp decline in prime property sales in central London
The prime central London residential property market has experienced a sharp decline in sales volumes since the middle of 2014 mainly due to higher stamp duty rates, a new report confirms. However, while sales have been weaker, a combination of lower asking prices and a weaker pound has begun to push demand indicators higher in […] The post Higher stamp duty behind sharp decline in prime property sales in central London appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →