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Letting agent fee ban will lead to higher rents, industry warns
The decision by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ban letting agent’s fees in England and Wales could backfire and end up leading to rent rises, according to the industry. Philip Hammond announced in his autumn statement that the ban will help 4.3 million households in private rental housing and stop them being hit by […] The post Letting agent fee ban will lead to higher rents, industry warns appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home prices increased faster in the US in third quarter of 2016
Persistent supply shortages throughout the United States led to slightly faster home price appreciation during the third quarter of 2016, according to the latest data from estate agents. The quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors also shows that seven of the 10 most expensive housing markets in are in the West, including San […] The post Home prices increased faster in the US in third quarter of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
New industry recognised estate agency qualifications launched by Hunters
British property firm Hunters has developed a formally recognised estate agency qualification for its own network of branches in what is believed to be the first of its kind within the industry. The qualification combines all elements of estate agency and uniquely also includes how the training is applied. The firm says that this means […] The post New industry recognised estate agency qualifications launched by Hunters appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →