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Sales data shows transactions in UK residential market edged up in November
Sales of residential properties in the UK increased by 0.8% in November while commercial transactions were up by 5.1%, the latest published data shows. However, the monthly sales of homes was down 7.3% compared to November last year, according to the figures from HMRC. The HMRC report also say that a large increase in sales […] The post Sales data shows transactions in UK residential market edged up in November appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
High rents, prices and mortgage rates denting property market confidence in US
The majority of households believes now is a good time to buy a home but confidence has retreated by a considerable amount amongst renters, according to the latest survey from the National Association of Realtors. Some 57% of renters said now is a good time to buy, down from 60% in September and 68% a […] The post High rents, prices and mortgage rates denting property market confidence in US appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Most people helped onto housing ladder by UK govt schemes are first time buyers
The majority of those helped by the UK Government’s flagship Help to Buy schemes have been first time buyers, the latest statistics show. When they were first launched there were warnings that they would be used by people who didn’t really need help to buy a home and not the first time buyers they were […] The post Most people helped onto housing ladder by UK govt schemes are first time buyers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →