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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 →
Global office rental growths slowed in third quarter of 2016
Annual rental growth on prime office assets across major global markets slowed to 2.9% in the third quarter of 2016 from 3.4% in the previous quarter and overall global leasing volumes are expected to be up to 5% lower than last year. Office rents increased by 0.5% quarter on quarter, down from 0.8% in the […] The post Global office rental growths slowed in third quarter of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home lending industry in UK facing challenges from age and need for innovation
Home lenders in the UK face challenges from the country’s aging population with demand for mortgages past retirement age set to rise and needs to be ready to cope with innovation, the annual industry meeting was told. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ annual conference in London heard that carrying debt into retirement is a relatively […] The post Home lending industry in UK facing challenges from age and need for innovation appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →