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Higher stamp duty behind sharp decline in prime property sales in central London
The prime central London residential property market has experienced a sharp decline in sales volumes since the middle of 2014 mainly due to higher stamp duty rates, a new report confirms. However, while sales have been weaker, a combination of lower asking prices and a weaker pound has begun to push demand indicators higher in […] The post Higher stamp duty behind sharp decline in prime property sales in central London appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Prime lettings market in London benefitting from sales slowdown
A slower sales market in London’s super prime lettings sector over the past 12 months has boosted demand as tax changes have led to greater price sensitivity among buyers. In particular higher rates of stamp duty have altered the dynamics of both the lettings and sales markets in prime central London so sales have slowed […] The post Prime lettings market in London benefitting from sales slowdown appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Central belt of Scotland sees rental values soar
Average residential rents in Scotland increased by 2.4% in the year to September led by strong growth in the country’s central belt, the latest index figures show. Rents in the private rented sector reached an average of £755 per month but there is considerable variations. In Edinburgh, for example, the average rent surpassed £1,000 a […] The post Central belt of Scotland sees rental values soar appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →