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Rental growth in UK slowed in second half of 2016
Residential rent growth in the UK slowed considerably in the second half of 2016 and ended the year with annual growth of 1.7%, down from the 3.8% recorded in December 2015, the latest index shows. Landlords agreeing new tenancies during December achieved more modest increases in rent than in previous months, with the annual rate […] The post Rental growth in UK slowed in second half of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Housing market in UK ended 2016 strongly, latest index shows
The residential housing market in the UK finished 2016 strongly with prices up 1.7% month on month in December, taking the annual growth to 6.5%. The quarterly growth was also strong, up 2.5% in the final quarter of the year, taking the average price of a home to £222,484, the figures from lender the Halifax […] The post Housing market in UK ended 2016 strongly, latest index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Small builders in UK costs hit by falling pound caused by Brexit
The majority of smaller builders in the UK are being affected by currency changes caused by the decision to leave the European Union, new research shows. After the result of the referendum on the EU the pound lost out against other currencies including the euro and the US dollar and this is affecting builders as […] The post Small builders in UK costs hit by falling pound caused by Brexit appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →