Property News
UK property dip? Why Brexit may not the main cause
CNBC - 19 Jul 2016 15:55
The Brexit vote may have less impact on the country's residential property market than the hike to stamp duty introduced in April.
Hong Kong saw residential property prices stabilise in June
Property Wire - 19 Jul 2016 17:13
Residential property prices in Hong Kong stabilised in June with more activity mainly in the primary sector, as developers launched new projects with deep discounts and other enticements. According to the Land Registry, ...
Average house prices in UK continued to rise in May, latest ONS index shows
Property Wire - 19 Jul 2016 13:28
Average house prices in the UK increased by 8.1% in the year to May 2016, unchanged from the previous month and continuing a run of strong growth seen since the end of 2013. The data from the Office of National Statistic...
Calls for new home building quality to be improved in UK
Property Wire - 19 Jul 2016 09:14
Members of Parliament in the UK and construction experts are calling on the Government to set up a New Homes Ombudsman to mediate in disputes between home buyers and house builders. This is one of 10 recommendations sett...
Buy to let rush boosted rental supply in the UK, especially London
Property Wire - 19 Jul 2016 08:34
The buy to let rush in the UK ahead of stamp duty changes in April boosted rental supply with London seeing the biggest increase, a new analysis report shows. The rental market received a boost of 8% more new properties ...
Wells Fargo's Response to Brexit? Buying in London's Financial District
Wall Street Journal - 19 Jul 2016 03:28
Wells Fargo agreed to spend about $400 million on a new property in London and consolidate its operations there, a move that comes just under a month after U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union.