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Property price growth is moderating around the world, latest global index shows
Property prices around the world are rising but overall the rate of growth continues to moderate, with values up 4.3% in the 12 months to the end of 2018, the latest global index shows. This was... Read more
Strong house price growth recorded across most of Scotland
The average house price in Scotland increased by 3.2% in the 12 months to January 2019 to £184,324, outperforming England and Wales, the latest agent index shows. Price growth has been led by... Read more
Rents increased by 1.1% in the UK in year to February with growth expected to continue
Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased by 1.1% in the 12 months to February 2019, up from 1.0% in January 2019, official figures show. A breakdown of the data published by the Office... Read more
Pilot announced for tenants and landlords to improve building safety
Social housing residents in England and their landlords are to take part in a trial of innovative methods of communicating building safety matters. The pilot scheme is part of a new Government... Read more
Brighton, Edinburgh and Cambridge lead office market performance in UK
Brighton, Edinburgh and Cambridge have the best performing office property markets in the UK as growth has slowed in some regions, a new analysis shows. Overall some £1.3 billion has been... Read more
UK
Strong house price growth recorded across most of Scotland
The average house price in Scotland increased by 3.2% in the 12 months to January 2019 to £184,324, outperforming England and Wales, the latest... Read more
Global News
Property price growth is moderating around the world, latest global index shows
Property prices around the world are rising but overall the rate of growth continues to moderate, with values up 4.3% in the 12 months to the end of... Read more
Asia-Pacific
Price of land for new homes rises in Australia despite a fall in demand
The price of land for new residential building has continued to rise in Australia despite a fall in demand for new build homes, according to the... Read more
Europe
Annual property price growth has slowed considerably in Ireland
Property prices in Ireland increased by 5.6% in the year to January 2019, down from annual growth of 11.8% in the 12 months to January 2018, the... Read more
North America
Tampa in Florida is the best market for first time buyers in the US, new research shows
Florida and Las Vegas are the best housing markets in the United State for first time buyers, with three of the six best in Florida, new research... Read more
Middle East
Property market in Dubai hit by over supply bringing down prices
Property prices in Dubai fell significantly in 2018 with slowing global growth and over supply affecting the residential housing markets, according... Read more
Sponsored Features
Monaco International Luxury Property Expo 2019
The Monaco International Luxury Property Expo 2019, a B2C exhibition for international real estate, will be held from 15 to 16 May 2019 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Exhibitors include upmarket property developers and real estate agents from... Read more
Property Investor Survey 2019: Have your say on the UK property market
Forecasts for the UK property market have varied greatly over recent months with economic uncertainty caused by the Brexit deadlock within Government raising questions as to how the real estate sector will fare in the year ahead. To cut through... Read more
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