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Fraud investigators in UK issuing warning over empty property crime
Home owners in the UK are being warned that there are groups of criminals actively targeting empty properties which they use to apply for a mortgage or loan. The scams are not new and the reason for the current spate is unclear but the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’s Proactive Intelligence Team has issued a warning. […] The post Fraud investigators in UK issuing warning over empty property crime appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Prices down 2% month on month in New Zealand
Average property prices in New Zealand fell at the end of 2016 but agents believe it was a seasonal blip rather than a sign that the housing market is set to slowdown as sales levels did not dip. Average prices fell by 2% in December month on month to $913,709 while the median price was […] The post Prices down 2% month on month in New Zealand appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Councils in England holding up new homes being built, says hard hitting report
The number of new home being built in England is increasing but builders say they are often being held up by planning conditions, especially on smaller development sites. The data from the latest housing pipeline report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and Glenigan shows that permissions for 76,242 homes were granted in England in […] The post Councils in England holding up new homes being built, says hard hitting report appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →