property market
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 →
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 →