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Cost of buying a new home is falling in many parts of the US
The price of buying a new home in the United States is getting cheaper with new research showing that almost all larger housing markets are seeing the number of new properties with price cuts... Read more
Think tank calls for scrapping of minimum floor space for micro-homes in London
Think tank calls for scrapping of minimum floor space for micro-homes in London Micro-homes are one of the answers to the shortage of affordable homes, particularly in London where many first time... Read more
Study reveals how long it takes to get a good builder for home improvements
Property owners in the UK need to plan up to seven months ahead if they want a successful home improvement project by a quality builder, according to new research. The Federation of Master... Read more
Rising prices in Edinburgh pushing buyers out into the Lothians
Property prices in the Lothians are among the fastest growing in Scotland, outperforming the national average as demand has risen from families looking for more affordable homes, new research... Read more
Number of Build to Rent homes in the UK up strongly, new research shows
The number of Build to Rent homes under construction across the UK has increased strongly with growth in regional areas catching up with London, new research has found. The analysis, produced by... Read more
UK
Think tank calls for scrapping of minimum floor space for micro-homes in London
Think tank calls for scrapping of minimum floor space for micro-homes in London Micro-homes are one of the answers to the shortage of affordable... Read more
Global News
Asian cities led global property price growth in third quarter of 2018
The strongest annual price growth in key cities around the world in the third quarter of 2018 was in Xi’an in China with values up by 20%, the... Read more
Asia-Pacific
Despite slowdown, new home building in Australia was one of the strongest years on 2018
A large number of new home starts in Australia meant that 2018 recorded one of the strongest years of residential building markets on record,... Read more
Europe
Strong annual property price growth continues in Ireland, latest official data shows
Property prices in Ireland increased by 7.1% in the 12 months to November 2018 on a national basis, but the annual growth was lower in Dublin, the... Read more
North America
Cost of buying a new home is falling in many parts of the US
The price of buying a new home in the United States is getting cheaper with new research showing that almost all larger housing markets are seeing... Read more
Middle East
Residential property market expected to continue to soften in 2019 in Abu Dhabi
Sales of apartments in Abu Dhabi fell by 9% on average in 2018 while villas sales were down by 4%, according to the latest residential real estate... 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