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Fewer landlords put up rents in UK last month but agents still expect rises next year
Fewer residential tenants in the UK saw their rents rise in November but eight in 10 lettings agents expect rents to rise in 2017, new research has found. Overall some 16% of tenants experienced rent increases last month, down from the 18% recorded in October, according to the latest monthly report from the Association of […] The post Fewer landlords put up rents in UK last month but agents still expect rises next year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
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 →