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Average house prices in Scotland are increasing at a higher rate than the UK average, according to the latest UK House Price Index (UK HPI).

Previous reports have extensively documented how first time buyers frequently need help from family members to raise the necessary deposit to buy their first house. However, a new piece of research has highlighted that it is not just first time buyers reliant on this help – people taking their second step on the property ladder can also require support.

New research from Barclays has given an interesting insight into predicted investment hotspots in the residential property market, by revealing the areas across the UK where house prices and rental incomes are expected to rise.

New research has highlighted the risks to companies of breaching data protection regulations, after 35 fines totalling £3,245,500 were imposed in 2016 – almost double the total in 2015.