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Pilot scheme launched to speed up home building blocked by infrastructure delays
A new Government backed pilot scheme has been launched to unblock infrastructure hold ups that are delaying the building of new homes in the UK. It has been set up by the Housing and Finance Institute, who recently published a major report which highlighted how failing water companies are severely infringing the ability of private […] The post Pilot scheme launched to speed up home building blocked by infrastructure delays appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Over a Million of Britain’s Wealthiest Refused Credit Since 2011
More than a million of Britain’s wealthiest individuals have been turned down for credit over the past five years, new research by London-based bridging lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed. According to MFS, 17% of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have been refused credit since 2011, equating to 1.3 million people across the nation. Furthermore, the […] The post Over a Million of Britain’s Wealthiest Refused Credit Since 2011 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
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 →