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Official data shows where homes in England and Wales are least affordable
A quarter of neighbourhoods in England and Wales were off-limits to many prospective home owners last year because average income in these areas was below the level needed to buy, new research suggests. According to analysis of data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the cost of an entry level property on average across […] The post Official data shows where homes in England and Wales are least affordable appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Rents in England and Wales increased by 2.2% in 2016, latest buy to let index shows
Rents across England and Wales increased by 2.2% year on year in December, ending the year higher than they started in most areas, the latest buy to let index shows. They increased the most in the East of England and the South East but in London they ended 2016 just £10 per month higher than […] The post Rents in England and Wales increased by 2.2% in 2016, latest buy to let index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Estate agents record more sales to first time buyers in UK
The number of people looking to buy a home in the UK increased at the end of 2016 with estate agents also recording record December sales to first time buyers. But the number of sales agreed fell despite the heightened interest from buyers overall, according to the latest monthly report from the National Association of […] The post Estate agents record more sales to first time buyers in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →