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Madrid, Berlin and Paris set to lead prime property price growth in 2019
A proliferation of property market regulations, the rising cost of finance, uncertainty surrounding Brexit, and in some markets, a high volume of new prime supply, is weighing on prime prices across... Read more
Rents fall month on month across most of the UK, latest index shows
Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased by 1.5% in the 12 months to November, taking the average to £918 per month, but down month on month in most regions, the latest rental index... Read more
Young people don’t understand or use shared ownership scheme in the UK
Shared ownership is misunderstood and underused among young people wanting to buy their own home in the UK, a poll has found. Young people aged 18 to 24 are the least aware of shared ownership as... Read more
Change of use from retail to residential could boost High Streets in the UK
Turning ex-retail premises into residential property will give High Streets in the UK a new lease of life, boosting landlords, new research suggests. Some 72% of property professionals, including... Read more
Survey suggests not enough is being done to boost development in London
In London the property development industry is unimpressed with policy from the Government with over 80% saying not enough is being done to boost activity, a new survey shows. According to the... Read more
UK
Rents fall month on month across most of the UK, latest index shows
Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased by 1.5% in the 12 months to November, taking the average to £918 per month, but down month on... Read more
Global News
Madrid, Berlin and Paris set to lead prime property price growth in 2019
A proliferation of property market regulations, the rising cost of finance, uncertainty surrounding Brexit, and in some markets, a high volume of new... Read more
Asia-Pacific
Property price growth in regional Australia varies across states, latest data shows
Property prices in regional Australia, outside of the state capitals, have increased the most in the Geelong region but sales are slower, according... Read more
Europe
Buoyant outlook for the Spanish property market in 2019
The property market in Spain is set to remain buoyant in 2019 with one firm predicting that prices could rise between 5% and 7% in 2019. The data... Read more
North America
Pending homes sales in the US down for 10th month in a row
Pending home sales in the United States declined slightly in October in all regions but the Northeast, marking 10 months on a row of falling... Read more
Middle East
Sales, prices and rents fall in Abu Dhabi in third quarter of 2018, latest data shows
Property sales in Abu Dhabi fell in the third quarter of 2018 as demand fell while residential prices and rents also declined, according to the... Read more
Sponsored Features
MFS completes £5.2 million bridging loan deal
Mayfair based bridging lender Market Financial Solutions has announced that it has closed a ‘standout’ bridging deal, issuing a £5.2 million loan for an offshore client. A new broker approached MFS on behalf of a client who required funds... Read more
Slough could be a new property investment hotspot
Affordability, improved transport links and a £1 billion regeneration project over the next 15 years are set to combine to make Slough in the South East of England a new property investment hotspot. For example, property price growth could reach... Read more
All change for HMO licensing rules
The British Government has introduced new rules regarding licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) that will mean a substantially higher number of properties will require a licence. From 01 October 2018, an HMO licence will be needed for... Read more
Landlords can combat fees ban costs by exploring alternatives
Following the recent announcement that the Tenants' Fees Bill has started its formal journey through Parliament, a PropTech startup is advising landlords to think seriously about how it could affect their profits. RentalStep says that landlords... Read more
Landlords concerned about tax change could look to short lettings
There are concerns that tax relief changes on buy to let mortgages may leave some UK landlords struggling to maintain their yields. One possible opportunity is for them to look at is increasing their returns via the short lettings market for... Read more
Introduction of reservation agreements for buyers and sellers gaining support
As the estate agency business in England moves towards being more robust with professional qualifications and higher standards being introduced there are calls for compulsory reservation agreements to be introduced. The British Government has... Read more
Rapid modernisation boosts potential of online property auctions
Buying a property at an auction in Britain used to be regarded as a risky business but the whole process is now very much in the 21st century, having undergone a rapid modernisation. Digital innovation means that auctions are no longer a last... Read more
UK bridging lender MFS launches new subsidiary in Singapore
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has expanded into Singapore, launching a new office and subsidiary company called Market Bridge Solutions (MBS). Having established itself as one of the UK’s leading bridging lenders over the past decade, the... Read more