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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 →
Prices in UK residential market continue upward trend, 5.1% above a year ago
House price growth in the UK increased by 0.1% in February and by 1.7% to an average of £219,949, according to the latest index data to be published. Year on year they are 5.1% higher but this annual rate of growth has slowed from 5.7% in the previous month and is now the lowest since […] The post Prices in UK residential market continue upward trend, 5.1% above a year ago appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →