Property News
Young homebuyers cringe on credit scores
CNBC - 20 Apr 2016 17:51
About a third of future homebuyers say their credit score might hurt their ability to buy a home, according to a new survey by Experian.
Existing home sales rise sharply; prices advance
CNBC - 20 Apr 2016 16:05
Sales suggest the housing market recovery remained intact despite signs that economic growth stalled in the Q1.
Mortgage applications rise 1.3% but buyers pull back
CNBC - 20 Apr 2016 13:00
Interest rates held relatively steady last week, near one-year lows, but homebuyers were not enticed. Here's why.
House prices fall in Scotland for first time in eight months
Property Wire - 20 Apr 2016 10:00
Scotland has seen its first dip in house prices for eight months with the latest index showing a fall of 1% month on month despite a surge in sales. Prices are also down 2.1% year on year, taking the average price of a h...
Airbnb popularity is a growing threat to residential landlords
Property Wire - 20 Apr 2016 08:55
The Airbnb phenomenon that is soaring in popularity is a growing issue for private sector landlords as tenants embrace the trend without checking if their tenancy allows them to do so. According to the UK’s tenant evic...
Majority of people in Ireland think house prices will continue to rise in 2016
Property Wire - 20 Apr 2016 08:06
Three out of four people in Ireland expect house prices to rise over the coming year according to a new property consumer sentiment survey. Some 20% of those surveyed said they expected prices to remain static while just...
UK asking prices reach new high of £307,033
Property Wire - 20 Apr 2016 07:05
Average UK asking prices increased by 1.3% or £3,843 in April compared to the previous month and are up 7.3% year on year, according to the latest index figures. This takes the price of an average home to a record high ...