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London will no longer be the driving force of UK property prices in 2017
House prices in the UK are likely to see a steady rise of 5% in 2017 but London will no longer be the driving force behind property growth, according to a new analysis report. Indeed, the prime central London property market is expected to be static during the year and could even see prices fall […] The post London will no longer be the driving force of UK property prices in 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Report says green belt will have to be used for new homes to meet housing targets
The UK Government will need to stick to its plans to boost house building outlined in its new policy paper if it is to reach its target of a million new homes by 2020, according to a new report. Now is the perfect time to initiate a housing revolution as attitude to housing is changing […] The post Report says green belt will have to be used for new homes to meet housing targets appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Sales plummet in Vancouver, Canada, after foreign buyers tax was introduced
A new tax for foreigners buying property in Vancouver in Canada has resulted in sales plummeting and prices are also heading down. However the British Columbia Government has announced that foreign buyers with work permits who live and work in the state will no longer need to pay the 15% extra tax introduced last year. […] The post Sales plummet in Vancouver, Canada, after foreign buyers tax was introduced appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →