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Fraud investigators in UK issuing warning over empty property crime
Home owners in the UK are being warned that there are groups of criminals actively targeting empty properties which they use to apply for a mortgage or loan. The scams are not new and the reason for the current spate is unclear but the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’s Proactive Intelligence Team has issued a warning. […] The post Fraud investigators in UK issuing warning over empty property crime appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Planning changes in Scotland to speed up housing development out for consultation
Plans for major changes to the Scottish planning system have been published with the aim of zoning more land for new homes and promoting self builds. Like the rest of the UK, planning is regarded in Scotland as being not as efficient and speedy as it should be and the Scottish Government has set out […] The post Planning changes in Scotland to speed up housing development out for consultation appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home approvals in Australia bounced back towards end of 2016
Approvals for new homes in Australia bounced back towards the end of last year and are expected to remain positive in 2017. They increased by 7% in November compared to the previous month, according to the figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. But more apartments than houses are being built. Apartment approvals increased […] The post Home approvals in Australia bounced back towards end of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →