rent prices
Rents up by almost 5% year on year in Scotland in February, latest index shows
Private sector rents in Scotland increased by almost 5% in the 12 months to February 2017, taking the typical rent to £575 per month, the latest index shows. Overall rents were up by 4.9% but the buy to let index from Your Move suggests that demand is falling and this has resulted in rents falling […] The post Rents up by almost 5% year on year in Scotland in February, latest index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Rental growth slowing in London more than in rest of UK
Rents in London are increasing at a much slower rate than the rest of the country and the supply of homes to rent is still falling, the latest research shows. Just 8% of lettings agents report rents rising in London in February compared to 25% nationally, according to the latest monthly private rented sector report […] The post Rental growth slowing in London more than in rest of UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
First time buyers better off than renters for eighth year, latest review shows
First time buyers in Scotland are on average £860 a year better off with their own home compared to those who rent, according to the latest research. The average monthly costs, including mortgage payments, associated with buying a typical three bedroom house stood at £522 in December 2016, some £72 lower than the typical monthly […] The post First time buyers better off than renters for eighth year, latest review shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →