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Over 40% of buyers in UK view six or more properties before making a decision
Four in 10 home owners in the UK viewed six or more properties before buying their last home and that 80% viewed more than three properties, new research has found. Buyers in the South East of England seem to need the most choice with over half, 51%, viewing six or more properties, closely followed by […] The post Over 40% of buyers in UK view six or more properties before making a decision appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Scottish house prices saw solid growth during 2016, latest data shows
Average house prices in Scotland increased by 0.2% in December 2016 and sales volumes reached their highest level for nine years, the latest index shows. Year on year prices are now up by 2.2% to an average of £172,204 but while growth is ahead of the 2.1% annual rise for Wales and 1.3% in London, […] The post Scottish house prices saw solid growth during 2016, latest data shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Tenant research reveals fears of losing their home
Tenants in the private rented sector in parts of the UK are choosing to live in cold homes out of fear of high heating bills and losing their tenancy, according to new research. The study from Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR) focused on private rental sector tenants across two […] The post Tenant research reveals fears of losing their home appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →