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Residential asking prices in England and Wales down 1.1%
The asking price of property coming onto the market in England and Wales fell by 1.1% in November but it was a smaller drop than the 1.8% average over the last six years showing signs of a resilient market. The figures from the latest Rightmove residential index also show that prices are still 4.5% above […] The post Residential asking prices in England and Wales down 1.1% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
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 →
UK Government needs to think about older buyers not just those starting on housing ladder
The Government needs to shift its housing obsession away from first time to later life buyers and occupiers, a housing conference in London has been told. Over 50 delegates from housing associations, housing charities, social care providers and local authorities attended the conference hosted by housing law firm Winckworth Sherwood to discuss the way forward […] The post UK Government needs to think about older buyers not just those starting on housing ladder appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →