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Low mortgage and interest rates in UK benefitting remortgagers
Remortgaging property owners in the UK are taking full advantage of record low interest rates and the cut to the Bank Rate according to the latest research from surveyors. In October the number of remortgage valuations was 16.8% higher than it was in October 2015 as home owners locked into attractive deals, says the report […] The post Low mortgage and interest rates in UK benefitting remortgagers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home prices increased faster in the US in third quarter of 2016
Persistent supply shortages throughout the United States led to slightly faster home price appreciation during the third quarter of 2016, according to the latest data from estate agents. The quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors also shows that seven of the 10 most expensive housing markets in are in the West, including San […] The post Home prices increased faster in the US in third quarter of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK business group calls for more innovation in the new build housing market
Meeting the UK Government’s target of building a million new homes by 2020 will require a step change in mind set and delivery on house building, according a new report. Houses will need to be tailored to demand and built in a less traditional way, taking into account the needs of first time buyers and […] The post UK business group calls for more innovation in the new build housing market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →