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Top end lettings market in England’s Home Counties picking up
The top end of the lettings market in the key Home Counties area in England is picking up thanks to tax changes and greater flexibility from landlords, according to new research. Both supply and demand have risen as higher purchase costs at the top end of the sales market has made buyers increasingly price sensitive, […] The post Top end lettings market in England’s Home Counties picking up 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 →
Letting agent fee ban will lead to higher rents, industry warns
The decision by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ban letting agent’s fees in England and Wales could backfire and end up leading to rent rises, according to the industry. Philip Hammond announced in his autumn statement that the ban will help 4.3 million households in private rental housing and stop them being hit by […] The post Letting agent fee ban will lead to higher rents, industry warns appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →