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Housing stock value growth shows extent of US property market recovery
The total value of housing stock in the United States grew to a record high $29.6 trillion in 2016 with the market seen strong growth, according to the latest analysis report. Overall the residential real estate market grew 5.7% or $1.6 trillion in value and regained what was lost during the economic crisis that followed […] The post Housing stock value growth shows extent of US property market recovery appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Lenders’ organisation in UK wants stamp duty reformed in 2017
Looking ahead to 2017 the Council of Mortgage Lenders believes that stamp duty needs to be reformed as it is one of the biggest barriers to home ownership. The CML, which represents over 90% of home lenders in the UK, says that the property tax paid by buyers, which rises with the price, is preventing […] The post Lenders’ organisation in UK wants stamp duty reformed in 2017 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK Government urged to address concerns about high speed rail route asap
Uncertainty about the final route for the high speed rail route going north in England has caused concern for home owners and buyers, new research shows. The conveyancing industry is calling on the Government to address the concerns as soon as possible in 2017 with little confidence so far in the consultation process. Almost half […] The post UK Government urged to address concerns about high speed rail route asap appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →