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Prime property market in London still hit by tax, politics and the economy
Higher taxes and political and economic uncertainty have continued to suppress prime London residential values throughout 2016, according to new research. However, as prices have become more aligned with buyer expectations of value, the market has become more fluid, says the report from real estate firm Savills. Average house prices across the prime property market […] The post Prime property market in London still hit by tax, politics and the economy appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Basement extensions becoming more popular in the UK
The extent of the trend for home owners in the UK to build basement extensions is revealed by new research which shows planning applications for this kind of work has increased by 9% in the last two years. But in London they are even more fashionable with a rise of 11% in applications to local […] The post Basement extensions becoming more popular in the UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Councils in England holding up new homes being built, says hard hitting report
The number of new home being built in England is increasing but builders say they are often being held up by planning conditions, especially on smaller development sites. The data from the latest housing pipeline report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Glenigan shows that permissions for 76,242 homes were granted in England in […] The post Councils in England holding up new homes being built, says hard hitting report appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →