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Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30%
Tenants in the UK private rented sector face potential rent increases of up to 30% as a result of tax changes, it is claimed in a new analysis report. Tax changes, including the 3% extra stamp duty on additional properties, that have affected landlords are having a negative effect on the supply of rental properties […] The post Tax change could result in UK landlords putting up rents by 20% to 30% appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Scottish house prices saw solid growth during 2016, latest data shows
Average house prices in Scotland increased by 0.2% in December 2016 and sales volumes reached their highest level for nine years, the latest index shows. Year on year prices are now up by 2.2% to an average of £172,204 but while growth is ahead of the 2.1% annual rise for Wales and 1.3% in London, […] The post Scottish house prices saw solid growth during 2016, latest data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Gap between London house prices and rest of England and Wales widens
The gap in average house prices between London and the rest of England and Wales has significantly widened over the past 20 years, new research shows. Overall the research from Lloyds Bank shows that London house prices are now nearly 12 times average earnings and the private housing stock in London is worth £1.27 trillion, […] The post Gap between London house prices and rest of England and Wales widens appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →