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Residential rents in the US have slowed for six months in a row, latest data shows
Rents across the United States remained at the same level in August as they were in the same month in 2017, the first time this has happened since 2012, the latest real estate index shows. It... Read more
Annual price growth in Scotland at 3.9% is almost double that in England and Wales
Property prices in Scotland increased by 3.9% in the 12 months to July 2018, more than double the rate of growth recorded in England and Wales, the latest index data shows. The average price is... Read more
Study finds standards have improved in rented homes in Britain
Standards have improved in rented properties in Britain but safety, particularly relating to gas and fires, still falls short, according to new research. Over the past four years, during which... Read more
Research reveals the end of the £100,000 flat in London
There are no properties currently for sale in London for £100,000 or less and only four properties at £125,000 or under which would be exempt from stamp duty, according to new... Read more
Landlords are losing out by evicting tenants when they want to sell up
Over half a billion of rental income is lost annually because private landlords are evicting good tenants mistakenly believing that they need to sell their properties tenant free, it is... Read more
UK
Annual price growth in Scotland at 3.9% is almost double that in England and Wales
Property prices in Scotland increased by 3.9% in the 12 months to July 2018, more than double the rate of growth recorded in England and Wales, the... Read more
Global News
Research reveals how much city centre flats cost around the world
City centre flats in the UK cost twice as much as in the United States and £100,000 more than in Europe, new research has found. But there are... Read more
Asia-Pacific
Property prices in Auckland, New Zealand, rise for first time in six months
Prices in Auckland, New Zealand have increased year on year price for the first time in six months, up 1.4% to $852,000, the latest national index... Read more
Europe
New land agency for Ireland aims to boost number of affordable homes for sale
Ireland is to get a new land agency which will unlock state owned sites for new home building from 2020 with the aim of boosting the number of... Read more
North America
Residential rents in the US have slowed for six months in a row, latest data shows
Rents across the United States remained at the same level in August as they were in the same month in 2017, the first time this has happened since... Read more
Middle East
Property markets in the United Arab Emirate continue to decline, rents and prices down
The residential property market in the United Arab Emirates continues to slow down with the latest index data showing that rents and prices are... Read more
Sponsored Features
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
Agents should look to online auctions in a challenging market, it is claimed
Between October and December 2017, some £822 million worth of UK residential property was sold at auction, according to the Essential Information Group. Initially this may seem impressive, but it still only represents a small proportion of the... Read more
Investors look to property over new asset classes in 2018
New research carried out among more than 2,000 UK adults by Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed how UK investors are approaching their financial strategies in 2018. Asked about their investment plans over the coming 12 months, over half... Read more