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Call for rental housing database in the UK
The British Government should create a central database of house holders in rented properties as an alternative to the current system of tenant funded credit and reference checks, it is claimed. According to a new policy paper from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) the proposed database would hold landlord references and past rental […] The post Call for rental housing database in the UK appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
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 →
UK property markets likely to see slower growth in 2017, says latest predictions
UK property markets are set to see slower growth in 2017 but will still be regarded as a safe investment despite Brexit and political uncertainty as a whole in Europe, according to the latest forecast report. Average UK house prices are expected to remain stagnant in 2017, before rising by 2% in 2018 and 5.5% […] The post UK property markets likely to see slower growth in 2017, says latest predictions appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →