Demand in the prime central London lettings market continued to strengthen in September as uncertainty persisted over short term pricing trends in the sales market. The number of tenancies agreed in the three months to August rose 15.7% and marked the highest on record for the month, according to the latest index from real estate […] The post Prime central London rent market sees demand up as values fall appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading
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Average property in UK is eight times the average wage, new research shows
The average UK house price is eight times the average wage with the majority of least affordable areas in London, new research has found. Indeed, in London the average price of a home is 14 times the average wage, according to research from eMoov with data compiled from all London boroughs and each area across […] The post Average property in UK is eight times the average wage, new research shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Chartered surveyors call on Irish Government to do more to encourage new home building
The Irish Government should focus on measures to increase housing supply for all housing sectors, rather than handing out grants to first time buyers for new homes, it is claimed. Initiatives like reducing VAT on affordable housing, making public land available for home building and providing financial help for builders should be considers, according to […] The post Chartered surveyors call on Irish Government to do more to encourage new home building appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →