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Sales and property prices expectation hit by stamp duty change in Hong Kong
Sales and price expectations in the residential property market in Hong Kong have fallen after recording a 16 month high last October, according to the latest survey report. The residential market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows that sentiment surrounding the housing market dropped sharply after the Government raised stamp duty on […] The post Sales and property prices expectation hit by stamp duty change in Hong Kong appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Property prices in Ireland set to rise by at least 8% in 2017
House prices in Ireland are set to continue growing in 2017 with growth of at least 8% forecast due to tight supply and the pace of economic recovery, a new survey report suggests. The report from property portal MyHome warns that the combined impact of the Help the Buy scheme and looser lending rules means […] The post Property prices in Ireland set to rise by at least 8% in 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
More family homes being built in the UK and fewer flats
New homes being built in the UK are bigger with more bedrooms as changes in demand mean it is family homes that people want to buy, new research shows. The number of bedrooms being built increased from 385,000 in 2008/2009 to 478,000 in 2015/2016, according to an analysis report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF). […] The post More family homes being built in the UK and fewer flats appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →