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Call for energy performance rules to be adjusted for old and historic buildings in UK
A new review into the rules measuring the energy performance of homes in the UK must deliver reform of a system that discriminates against older and historic properties, it is claimed. A consultation on the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) which is used to assess the energy performance of homes has been launched by the Department […] The post Call for energy performance rules to be adjusted for old and historic buildings in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK Government urged to address concerns about high speed rail route asap
Uncertainty about the final route for the high speed rail route going north in England has caused concern for home owners and buyers, new research shows. The conveyancing industry is calling on the Government to address the concerns as soon as possible in 2017 with little confidence so far in the consultation process. Almost half […] The post UK Government urged to address concerns about high speed rail route asap appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Edinburgh saw steady growth in its prime property market in 2016
Despite another year of political uncertainty and changes to policy, the prime market in Edinburgh has once again proved relatively buoyant with prices up by 0.5% between October and December. Annual growth in the city market was 2.6% in 2016, the latest data from the fourth quarter index from real estate firm Knight Frank also […] The post Edinburgh saw steady growth in its prime property market in 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →