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Wales bucks trend as average house price reaches new peak
Wales continues to buck the trend seen across England as the average house price reached a record peak of £191,006 in the three months from July to... Read more
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Financial and building safety announcements in Queen’s Speech welcomed
Financial Services Bill proposals outlined in the Queen’s Speech could boost the mortgage market while building safety plans have been widely... Read more
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Urban green spaces raise nearby house prices by an average of £2,500
Urban properties close to public parks, gardens and playing fields in England and Wales are more expensive than homes further away by some £2,500, a... Read more
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Removing stamp duty would boost last time buyers
Nearly half of over 55s would consider moving if they didn’t face stamp duty, with a change therefore boosting sales to so-called last time buyers,... Read more
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Vulnerable tenants could be unfairly evicted under rule change plans
Changes to tenancy rules, aimed at helping renters, could unintentionally leave vulnerable groups at continued risk of being unfairly evicted,... Read more
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Average rents in Britain up 1.8% on 12 months to September, but fall in Wales
Average rents in Britain increased by 1.8% in the year to September 2019 to £998, rising everywhere apart from Wales where they fell by 1.4%, the... Read more
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Research reveals PRS mandatory licensing is rife with non-compliance in London
There are over 310,000 private rented properties in London that require licensing under mandatory HMO, additional and selective licensing schemes... Read more
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Country house market in the UK sees prices continue to fall
The price of prime country houses in the UK is falling, with values down overall by 2.3% year on year, the latest quarterly index shows. But there... Read more
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Government eviction reforms risk increasing delays, lawyers warn
Government plans to end so-called ‘no fault’ evictions and at the same time expand what amounts to a good reason to evict may not improve... Read more
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Take-up to exceed six million square feet in the City by end of 2019
Take-up in the City of London is on track to surpass six million square feet by the end of the year, according to international real estate advisor... Read more
Industry Interview: Viewber
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Industry Interview: RentalStep
1) Do you see the private rented sector expanding in the next five years I think the PRS is... Read more
Industry Interview: CapitalRise
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