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Rental growth in UK slowed in second half of 2016
Residential rent growth in the UK slowed considerably in the second half of 2016 and ended the year with annual growth of 1.7%, down from the 3.8% recorded in December 2015, the latest index shows. Landlords agreeing new tenancies during December achieved more modest increases in rent than in previous months, with the annual rate […] The post Rental growth in UK slowed in second half of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
More buy to let landlords set to become limited companies ahead of April tax change
With buy to let landlords looking to increase their portfolios in 2017 facing tax changes from April, it is likely that more will set themselves up as limited companies with the aim of being more tax efficient. Already more buy to let mortgage applications are being made via limited companies but experts are warning that […] The post More buy to let landlords set to become limited companies ahead of April tax change appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Mortgage borrowing fell in UK in October with buy to let sector still weak
Home owners in the UK borrowed £10.5 billion to buy a house in October, down 8% month on month and 11% year on year, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Overall they took out 57,800 loans, down 8% on September and 13% on October 2015, but it is the first […] The post Mortgage borrowing fell in UK in October with buy to let sector still weak appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →