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Research suggests proposed ban on letting fees in England is causing confusion
The Government’s consultation on banning letting fees in England is likely to be launched soon but research suggests that there is already confusion and speedy process is needed. Housing Minister Gavin Barwell confirmed that the consultation will launch in the spring and said that the proposed ban is part of building a strong and safe […] The post Research suggests proposed ban on letting fees in England is causing confusion appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Property prices and sales set to rise in Canada this year, but with regional differences
Property sales in Canada are forecast to fall by 3% this year while the national average price is forecast to rise by 4.8% to $513,500 in 2017 but there will be significant regional variations. According to the latest forecast from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) British Columbia is forecast to see the largest decline […] The post Property prices and sales set to rise in Canada this year, but with regional differences appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Research points to homes in the UK near farmers markets being worth more
They are loved by the chattering classes but now it seems that farmers market are the latest property price premium indicator with research showing homes near popular ones are on average 26% more expensive. The so called farmer’s market effect is most pronounced in Marylebone in London, Altrincham in Manchester and St Albans in Hertfordshire […] The post Research points to homes in the UK near farmers markets being worth more appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →