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Rents up by almost 5% year on year in Scotland in February, latest index shows
Private sector rents in Scotland increased by almost 5% in the 12 months to February 2017, taking the typical rent to £575 per month, the latest index shows. Overall rents were up by 4.9% but the buy to let index from Your Move suggests that demand is falling and this has resulted in rents falling […] The post Rents up by almost 5% year on year in Scotland in February, latest index shows appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
UK property lending market sees rise in buyers with smaller deposits
Home buyers needing small deposits are making up a larger share of the property market with the latest figures showing they account for more than a fifth of all new mortgage approvals. In total home borrowers with a deposit of 15% or less made up 20.5% of the market in February, substantially higher than both […] The post UK property lending market sees rise in buyers with smaller deposits appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
First time buyers in London see prices rise on average by 67% since 2012
House prices for first time buyers in London have increased by an average of 67% with some parts of the capital seeing even higher increases, according to new research. The steepest rise has been in the borough of Waltham Forest where prices for those getting on the housing ladder have increased by 93% from an […] The post First time buyers in London see prices rise on average by 67% since 2012 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →