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Large number of UK landlords will stop using letting agents if costs increase
Almost half of landlords in the UK would ditch their letting agent if their profits began to fall, according to a new survey carried out a time when they are coping with considerable change in the sector. Overall some 47% say they would forego the services of their letting agent with landlords in Scotland, the […] The post Large number of UK landlords will stop using letting agents if costs increase appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Asking prices in England and Wales down 2.1% month on month
Residential asking prices in England and Wales fell by 2.1% this month compared to November but the decline is in line with the usual seasonal rates, according to the latest index to be published. Prices of properties now coming onto the market are still 3.4% higher than they were a year ago with the average […] The post Asking prices in England and Wales down 2.1% month on month appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK financial watchdog to see if current mortgage market can be improved for buyers
The UK’s financial watchdog has launched a market study to consider whether competition in the housing mortgage sector can be improved to benefit consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it wants to understand whether consumers are empowered to choose on an informed basis between products and services and are in a position to understand […] The post UK financial watchdog to see if current mortgage market can be improved for buyers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →