Wales
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Latest property news
Down valuations ‘rearing their head again’ says big property firm
Across Britain the average property subject to a down valuation is being revalued by 2.8% - around £7,290 on the current average house price.
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Regulation & Law
Landlord joy as Welsh parliament puts kibosh on rent freeze
Labour refuses to back Plaid Cymru calls for rent freeze that could have saved families from eviction.
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Want to buy a home in Wales? You must speak Welsh
New plans unveiled at the National Eisteddfod in Tregaron last week, could see Welsh speaking locals get first dibs on property.
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Regulation & Law
Exclusive: rental transaction volumes continue to drop – claim
Mounting legislation and rising taxation is forcing landlords to reduce their portfolios or exit the market entirely, despite demand for rental property continuing to rise.
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Regulation & Law
Letting agency drawn into national debate over eviction reform
Welsh letting agent Sarah Evans caught in the middle between struggling landlord selling up and cash-strapped tenants needing a home.
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Housing Market
Estate agents slam Welsh Stamp Duty hike plans for second homes
Stamp Duty or LTT variation would complicate the buying process, and negatively impact the market, says Propertymark.
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Welsh proposals to restrict second homes will hurt agents says Propertymark
Trade association says using planning rules to manage property sales in holiday and second home hotspots will hurt the industry and overall housing market.
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Auctions
Listed to ‘cell’ at auction
A nineteenth century Grade II listed former gaol situated just a mile from the border with England in mid Wales has been posted for sale at auction.
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Latest property news
Have we got it right on second homes policy in our holiday ‘hotspots’?
Welsh Propertymark representative Angela Davey gives The Negotiator readers her perspective on this political hot potato topic.
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