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Manchester aims to build 2,000 new affordable homes a year
With cities in the UK facing a lack of affordable homes one of the biggest in the country has announced plans to build 2,000 new homes every year. Manchester City Council says it was to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes and has drawn up a housing affordability framework which aims to ensure a strong […] The post Manchester aims to build 2,000 new affordable homes a year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Rental growth in UK slowed in second half of 2016
Residential rent growth in the UK slowed considerably in the second half of 2016 and ended the year with annual growth of 1.7%, down from the 3.8% recorded in December 2015, the latest index shows. Landlords agreeing new tenancies during December achieved more modest increases in rent than in previous months, with the annual rate […] The post Rental growth in UK slowed in second half of 2016 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 →