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Buyers return as confidence improves in housing market
Buyer interest grew across the UK last month as confidence in the housing market continued its gradual increase, says the latest RICS housing market survey (11 December 2012). Enquiries from would-be buyers saw a rise in most parts of …
RICS calls for compulsory regulation of estate agents
The age old problem of consumers not trusting estate agents continues right across the UK, with over 90% of homebuyers now calling for compulsory regulation to better protect buyers, according to a new RICS survey. Of those who failed …
Homeowners stay put and renovate as market stutters
With the housing market stuck in the doldrums, homeowners are increasingly opting to improve their existing property rather than move home, according to new research from RICS. Over 50% of chartered surveyors across the UK revealed that the slow …
Renty-somethings struggle to get on the ladder
Over a third of potential buyers are trapped in rented accommodation as they cannot afford to access the property market, with many seeing their purchases fall through due to difficulties with mortgage finance. 38 percent of potential first time …
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Tagged first time buyers, NewBuy Scheme, Peter Bolton King, RICS
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