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Property prices in London have been far less volatile than the rest of the country during this latest period of economic turbulence, says Knight Frank's research chief.

'There has been a clear shift in demand for purpose built prime homes that offer a lifestyle that can match or exceed that on offer at an exclusive 5-star hotel'

'With some sellers still holding out for last year’s prices, it’s the number of homes changing hands rather than their price that’s bearing the brunt of the slowdown,' says Hamptons.

But top-end buyers' price expectations are still 'markedly lower' than sellers' across prime London, says Savills.

Far fewer deals are taking place in prime London than at this time last year.

Scotland is now the UK's 'top performing' prime property market.

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Knight Frank has updated its property market forecasts, expecting Prime Central London prices to out-perform other markets over the next five years.

August saw net mortgage approvals for house purchases fall to the lowest level since February.