home ownership
Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30%
Tenants in the UK private rented sector face potential rent increases of up to 30% as a result of tax changes, it is claimed in a new analysis report. Tax changes, including the 3% extra stamp duty on additional properties, that have affected landlords are having a negative effect on the supply of rental properties […] The post Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Electronic mortgages likely to be introduced in England and Wales
The Land Registry in England and Wales has launched a consultation on proposals to allow it to introduce new digital conveyancing and registration including e-mortgages. It is seeking responses from the property industry and individuals to changes that will allow it to change the rules so it can move forward with fully digital conveyancing documents […] The post Electronic mortgages likely to be introduced in England and Wales appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
This year set to see little growth in home lending in UK, says CML
Last year could have been a potentially destabilising year of regulatory and political change for the UK mortgage market but it was resilient and adaptable and looking ahead challenges will continue in 2017. Indeed, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) does not expect much growth in 2017 even although home owner house purchase lending increased […] The post This year set to see little growth in home lending in UK, says CML appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →