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UK property prices continue to grow, up 1.3% in August, official data shows
Property prices in the UK increased by 1.3% in August and are up 8.4% compared to a year ago, taking the average price to £218,964, the latest index shows. The figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) also show that prices increased across most of the country with only Wales and the North East […] The post UK property prices continue to grow, up 1.3% in August, official data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Brexit fails to dampen demand for house building in UK
Consumer demand for building work in the UK remained resilient in the three months following the vote to leave the European Union, new figures show. But developers must not be complacent as while the construction industry is like a weather vane for the property market as there are still challenges, according to a new report […] The post Brexit fails to dampen demand for house building in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
House approvals in Australia slowing considerably in some locations
New home approvals in Australia remain at historically high levels but the latest data suggests they are slowing down, especially for houses. The figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that approvals to build fell by 1.8% month on month in August but are still 10.1% higher than August 2015. But more apartments are […] The post House approvals in Australia slowing considerably in some locations appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →