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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 →
New regeneration strategy for British housing estates announced
Developers, housing associations and councils in the UK can now bid for a share of £172 million of new Government investment to transform local neighbourhoods and deliver high quality housing. A new national strategy aims to breathe life into rundown estates and alongside is additional funding of £32 million along with £140 million from the […] The post New regeneration strategy for British housing estates announced appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Stamp duty increase set to slow down property sales in Hong Kong
An increase in stamp duty rates in Hong Kong is expected to drag down the number of residential sales but prices should remain steady due to strong end-user demand and a robust primary market. Overall the property market remained active in October with sales volumes reaching 6,601 units, doubling the level of a year ago, […] The post Stamp duty increase set to slow down property sales in Hong Kong appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →