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New home sales fall in Australia to lowest level since 2012
New home sales fell to their lowest level since 2012, down by 14.9% year on year in December, the latest figures shows. The drop in sales of new detached houses was less pronounced, down 6.7%,... Read more
Lacklustre UK property market unlikely to see any sparkle in 2019, says new analysis
The UK property market was lacklustre in 2018 as economic headwinds due to Brexit uncertainty added to a lack of consumer confidence, according to a new analysis. And the property market looks set... Read more
Prime country property market in Scotland sees sales rise despite Brexit
The prime country property market in Scotland has continued to defy expectations and has not been affected by Brexit uncertainty, new research suggests. Sales in the third quarter of the sector in... Read more
Office rents set to rise in key cities across Europe
Office rents are predicted to increase year on year by an average of 3.4% across Europe in 2019, boosted by low unemployment levels and lack of prime stock, according to a new piece of research. A... Read more
Poll reveals high number of movers start looking again within a year
Moving in should be the start of a dream come true, but for many who have recently moved it is not all it should be and they have started to look for another within 12 months, new research has... Read more
UK
Lacklustre UK property market unlikely to see any sparkle in 2019, says new analysis
The UK property market was lacklustre in 2018 as economic headwinds due to Brexit uncertainty added to a lack of consumer confidence, according to a... 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
New home sales fall in Australia to lowest level since 2012
New home sales fell to their lowest level since 2012, down by 14.9% year on year in December, the latest figures shows. The drop in sales of new... Read more
Europe
Office rents set to rise in key cities across Europe
Office rents are predicted to increase year on year by an average of 3.4% across Europe in 2019, boosted by low unemployment levels and lack of prime... 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