Property News
UK sees sharp expected drop in home lending in April
Property Wire - 15 Jun 2016 14:34
Lending for home purchases fell by 40% in April compared with the previous month but experts point out this was a blip due to an unusually high level of borrowing in March ahead of stamp duty change. Home owners borrowed...
Lack of supply and cheap mortgages continue to fuel price growth in the UK
Property Wire - 15 Jun 2016 13:36
Property prices continue to rise in most regions in the UK with growth driven by stock scarcity and cheap mortgages, according to the latest asking price index. Prices in Greater London and Wales dipped 0.4% and in the N...
Mortgage applications fall 2.4% despite lowest rates in a year
CNBC - 15 Jun 2016 13:00
Economic concerns pushed mortgage rates to lows not seen since early 2015, but that did nothing to spur homebuyers.
Fewer arrears for tenants in UK as jobs market improves
Property Wire - 15 Jun 2016 12:11
Fewer tenants in the UK are falling into serious rent arrears thanks to the improving employment market and landlords are benefitting from healthier tenant finances, according to the latest lettings agents report. In abs...
Online Retail Gives Industrial REITs a Lift
Wall Street Journal - 15 Jun 2016 04:55
Investors in recent years have been ho-hum about online shopping's potential as a growth engine for companies that own warehouses and distribution centers. Now Wall Street is giving that a rethink.
Hong Kong Builders Embrace Art, Design
Wall Street Journal - 15 Jun 2016 01:28
Real-estate developers are seeking more flair to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.