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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 →
Call for MOT system for rented homes in UK
New minimum standards should be introduced for the private rented sector in the UK and landlords should receive tax incentives for signing up to accreditation schemes, it is suggested. More needs to be done to improve the quality of private homes across the board, including a new set of minimum standards for landlords which cover […] The post Call for MOT system for rented homes in UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Electronic mortgages likely to be introduced in England and Wales
The Land Registry in England and Wales has launched a consultation on proposals to allow it to introduce new digital conveyancing and registration including e-mortgages. It is seeking responses from the property industry and individuals to changes that will allow it to change the rules so it can move forward with fully digital conveyancing documents […] The post Electronic mortgages likely to be introduced in England and Wales appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →