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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 →
Study to assess post-war high rise blocks in UK to see if they are viable housing for today
They are the high rise tower blocks built in British cities after the end of the Second World War as a solution to a chronic shortage of homes that many hate but some still love. Now a new academic project will explore whether they are viable in the 21st century. The study will focus on […] The post Study to assess post-war high rise blocks in UK to see if they are viable housing for today appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Lack of supply and high prices hit home sales market in the US
A lack of properties on the market and deteriorating affordability led to pending home sales in the United States falling in January by 2.8% to their lowest level in a year. Interest in buying a home has increased to its highest point since the global economic downturn but the buying market is currently challenging, according […] The post Lack of supply and high prices hit home sales market in the US appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →