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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 →
UK property prices edged up in November, latest index data shows
Property prices in the UK are continuing to be resilient since the vote to leave the European Union with the latest index figures showing that they increased by 0.1% in November. But seasonal adjustments mean that year on year price growth slowed slightly to 4.4% from 4.6% in October, taking the average price of a […] The post UK property prices edged up in November, latest index data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Rents increases in England and Wales levelled off in October
Residential rent increases in England and Wales levelled off in October, with the average property being let for £900 per calendar month, down slightly from £907 in September. However, despite the slight drop in rents compared to last month, this is the second highest rent ever recorded by the buy to let index from Your […] The post Rents increases in England and Wales levelled off in October appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →