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Research says not enough homes for retired people are being built in the UK
Housing policymakers in the UK are too focussed on providing for first time buyers and ignoring the need for more homes for people who are retired, according to a new analysis report. While everyone agreed that there is an urgent need to address the undersupply of housing across the UK, there is also a need […] The post Research says not enough homes for retired people are being built in the UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home lenders urged to take rental payments into account
Home lenders in the UK should recognise rental payments when making lending decisions, as new research unveils that rental rates are rising rapidly when typical monthly mortgage payments for first time buyers are falling. In the UK private tenants paid more for their accommodation in 57% of districts during the third quarter of this year, […] The post Home lenders urged to take rental payments into account appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Prime lettings market in London benefitting from sales slowdown
A slower sales market in London’s super prime lettings sector over the past 12 months has boosted demand as tax changes have led to greater price sensitivity among buyers. In particular higher rates of stamp duty have altered the dynamics of both the lettings and sales markets in prime central London so sales have slowed […] The post Prime lettings market in London benefitting from sales slowdown appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →