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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 →
Rents up across most of England and Wales in February
Rents increased across England apart from London and the South West in the 12 months to February 2017 with Wales seeing rental values rise twice as fast as elsewhere, the latest index shows. This took the average rent in England and Wales to £798 per month with the growth led by the South East and […] The post Rents up across most of England and Wales in February appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Research suggests proposed ban on letting fees in England is causing confusion
The Government’s consultation on banning letting fees in England is likely to be launched soon but research suggests that there is already confusion and speedy process is needed. Housing Minister Gavin Barwell confirmed that the consultation will launch in the spring and said that the proposed ban is part of building a strong and safe […] The post Research suggests proposed ban on letting fees in England is causing confusion appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →