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Gross mortgage lending down in UK in first month of 2017
Gross mortgage lending in the UK reached £18.9 billion in January, some 6% lower than December’s lending total of £20 billion, but 2% higher than a year ago. The latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) suggests that overall the mortgage market is holding up but according to senior economist Mohammed Jamei there […] The post Gross mortgage lending down in UK in first month of 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Property prices up in England and Wales, but at lowest level for February for years
Property asking prices in England and Wales increased by 2% since January to an average of £305,231 but the annual rate of growth has fallen to 2.3%, its lowest level since 2013. But overall demand in the market remains strong, according to the report from property portal Rightmove which also says that getting the price […] The post Property prices up in England and Wales, but at lowest level for February for years appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
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 →