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Survey suggests stamp duty is significant barrier for first time buyers
Would be first time buyers believe that not having to pay stamp duty would make buying a home more affordable as the property tax is a significant barrier to doing so, a new poll shows. Some 60% of those looking to get on the housing ladder in the UK said paying no stamp duty would […] The post Survey suggests stamp duty is significant barrier for first time buyers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Tighter lending and high prices slows Auckland property market
A combination of tighter mortgage lending restrictions and perceptions that residential property is fully priced continues to slow activity in Auckland housing market, the latest overview report suggests. In September new listings were down and sales numbers and prices were restrained and so far the normal spring lift has not materialised, says the report from […] The post Tighter lending and high prices slows Auckland property market appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Latest asking prices suggest parts of UK property market are cooling
The UK residential property market is cooling with the latest index showing that most regions have seen small falls in average asking prices although this is partly in line with seasonal expectations. Since October prices have fallen in six of the nine English regions and Wales but not in Scotland while Greater London is currently […] The post Latest asking prices suggest parts of UK property market are cooling appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →