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Failure to address stamp duty in UK housing market is stifling activity, it is claimed
After the hope generated by the Government’s recent housing white paper that it is serious about sorting the crisis hit housing market, it may have delivered counterproductive blow by failing to address the issue of stamp duty. There was hope in the housing industry that Chancellor Philip Hammond would take on board concerns that the […] The post Failure to address stamp duty in UK housing market is stifling activity, it is claimed appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home buyers in London fell by 3% in final quarter of 2016, latest mortgage data shows
The number of buyers in London fell 3% to a four year low in the final quarter of 2016 with home lending at its lowest since 1991, the latest mortgage figures show. The London housing market is being affected by persistent affordability and supply issues with home mover activity in particular on a downward trend, […] The post Home buyers in London fell by 3% in final quarter of 2016, latest mortgage data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Warnings emerging in Spain over another boom and bust property bubble
While the property recovery is well underway in Spain a warning has been issued that another housing bubble could be on the horizon between 2018 and 2020. According to a leading economist the risk factor is that the real estate market could be seen as too good an investment and demand could push up prices. […] The post Warnings emerging in Spain over another boom and bust property bubble appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →