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Report brands new homes in England as unaffordable and of poor quality
The current system of house building in England is failing families by producing high priced and poor quality homes that eight in 10 families cannot afford, a new report claims. Some 83% of families who rent cannot afford to buy a typical new build home across the country even if they used the Government Help […] The post Report brands new homes in England as unaffordable and of poor quality appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Lack of supply boosting property sales in hotspots in Scotland
Property sales in Scotland increased by 3% in 2016 and was 9% higher than the 10 year annual average, with lack of supply fuelling growth in popular areas, the latest analysis shows. The growth in sales last year took place despite a drop in mortgage lending and slowdown in the Aberdeen area, according to the […] The post Lack of supply boosting property sales in hotspots in Scotland appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
More lettings stock, Brexit and stamp duty have had an impact on London rental market
An increase in residential lettings stock in London due to Brexit and stamp duty is having a downward pressure on rents, according to the latest analysis report. A return to rental growth, last seen in March 2016, is unlikely as tenants have adjusted to the current lower levels and more choice means they can afford […] The post More lettings stock, Brexit and stamp duty have had an impact on London rental market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →