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Rents in England and Wales increased by 2.2% in 2016, latest buy to let index shows
Rents across England and Wales increased by 2.2% year on year in December, ending the year higher than they started in most areas, the latest buy to let index shows. They increased the most in the East of England and the South East but in London they ended 2016 just £10 per month higher than […] The post Rents in England and Wales increased by 2.2% in 2016, latest buy to let index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home repossessions and arrears in UK fell in 2016, latest data shows
The number of properties in the UK repossessed last year fell by almost 25% with the housing market experiencing a clear downward trend in arrears. The new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) shows that last year’s total of 7,700 cases of possession compared with 10,200 in 2015, and was the lowest number […] The post Home repossessions and arrears in UK fell in 2016, latest data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK could benefit from US immigration policy as buyers seek safe haven
US President Donald Trump’s controversial immigration policies could lead to property investors from Arab countries looking for safe havens to buy property, it is suggested. Buyers from Middle Eastern and African countries, including those named in Trump’s executive order who might have invested in real estate in the US are now likely to look elsewhere. […] The post UK could benefit from US immigration policy as buyers seek safe haven appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →