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Failure to address stamp duty in UK housing market is stifling activity, it is claimed
After the hope generated by the Government’s recent housing white paper that it is serious about sorting the crisis hit housing market, it may have delivered counterproductive blow by failing to address the issue of stamp duty. There was hope in the housing industry that Chancellor Philip Hammond would take on board concerns that the […] The post Failure to address stamp duty in UK housing market is stifling activity, it is claimed appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Price rises brings more US home owners out of negative equity but still a drag on the market
There are fewer home owners in the United States underwater on their mortgages, but more than half of those who remain underwater owe at least 20% more than their homes are worth. The depth of negative equity alone will ensure that negative equity will continue to be a drag on the housing market even after […] The post Price rises brings more US home owners out of negative equity but still a drag on the market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Promising outlook for sales and lettings in prime central London market
The outlook is more promising for sales and lettings in the prime central London property markets with stamp duty impact now largely absorbed, according to the latest analysis. Both markets saw declines in 2016 but with price adjustments from stamp duty changes now largely taken up, prices are expected to remain steady while activity increases […] The post Promising outlook for sales and lettings in prime central London market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →