Scotland
House price growth in Scotland outperforming the rest of Britain
House prices in Scotland are growing faster than in England and Wales and in October increased at their strongest rate since March 2015, the latest index data shows. Prices increased by 1.5% month on month, taking the price of an average property to £172,561 and are now 2.9% higher than a year ago, according to […] The post House price growth in Scotland outperforming the rest of Britain appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Estate agents expect UK property sales to be steady in 2017 and prices mostly unchanged
Residential property sales in the UK expected to remain steady in in the UK in 2017 and first time buyers will find it easier to get on the housing ladder, according to estate agents. After a year of political surprises and economic uncertainty almost half of estate agents, some 43%, believe that prices will stay […] The post Estate agents expect UK property sales to be steady in 2017 and prices mostly unchanged appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Rents in UK set to rise by 15% over next three years, agents suggest
Rents in England are set to rise by 15% over the next three years but the amounts will vary from region to region, according to a new forecast. Agents are predicting that rents are likely to rise faster than house prices as landlords find ways of coping with extra costs due to ta changes, tougher […] The post Rents in UK set to rise by 15% over next three years, agents suggest appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →