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Property prices in Scotland up 4% year on year
Average property prices in Scotland have increased by 4% year on year and were up 2.1% month on month in January 2017, the latest official figures show. This rise takes the average price of a home to £142,233, according to the data published by the Registers of Scotland. But sales were falling towards the end […] The post Property prices in Scotland up 4% year on year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Single people in UK finding it impossible to buy a home
One in four young people in the UK feel it will be impossible to buy their own home without a partner as they need the joint income to be able to afford a property, new research has found. On average, 45% of young couples living together rent a home and 44% own a home jointly […] The post Single people in UK finding it impossible to buy a home appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Housing market confidence rises in the US, but is down on a year ago
Most households in the United States believe the spring season is a good time to buy a home but those in the rental sector are less confident, new research shows. Some 80% of home owners are positive about the market, up from 78% in December 2016 but down from 82% a year ago, according to […] The post Housing market confidence rises in the US, but is down on a year ago appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →