England
Failure to address stamp duty in UK housing market is stifling activity, it is claimed
After the hope generated by the Government’s recent housing white paper that it is serious about sorting the crisis hit housing market, it may have delivered counterproductive blow by failing to address the issue of stamp duty. There was hope in the housing industry that Chancellor Philip Hammond would take on board concerns that the […] The post Failure to address stamp duty in UK housing market is stifling activity, it is claimed appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Remortgages increased share of home lending market in UK last year
There was a definite shift in borrowing type in the UK housing market last year with remortgage business increasing in each quarter, new data shows. There was a 7% rise in remortgage borrowing with this sector accounting for 39% of all mortgages handled, according to the latest financial advisors confidence tracking index report from Paragon […] The post Remortgages increased share of home lending market in UK last year appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Price rises brings more US home owners out of negative equity but still a drag on the market
There are fewer home owners in the United States underwater on their mortgages, but more than half of those who remain underwater owe at least 20% more than their homes are worth. The depth of negative equity alone will ensure that negative equity will continue to be a drag on the housing market even after […] The post Price rises brings more US home owners out of negative equity but still a drag on the market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →