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Stamp duty increase set to slow down property sales in Hong Kong
An increase in stamp duty rates in Hong Kong is expected to drag down the number of residential sales but prices should remain steady due to strong end-user demand and a robust primary market. Overall the property market remained active in October with sales volumes reaching 6,601 units, doubling the level of a year ago, […] The post Stamp duty increase set to slow down property sales in Hong Kong appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Property demand in UK falls by 7% towards the end of 2016
Across the UK property demand has fallen by 7% overall with the Midlands and northern regions benefitting the most, new research shows. Six out of the 10 biggest increases in demand are located in these regions, according to the hotspots index from online estate agent eMoov. While the average is 38%, Bexley at 65% has […] The post Property demand in UK falls by 7% towards the end of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Analysis suggests ban on lettings fees will not have major finance impact for landlords
Private sector landlords in the UK are not facing large extra costs due to the new ban on letting agent fees with the financial impact amounting to around £25 a month on average, according to new research. If letting agents pass on the cost to landlords it will amount to a loss of just 0.14% […] The post Analysis suggests ban on lettings fees will not have major finance impact for landlords appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →