The Market

London letting agents report a 'sustained recovery from the winter slowdown'.

Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.

Zoopla data suggests homes in the capital are taking nearly a week longer to find a buyer than last year.

LonRes recorded 16% fewer Agreed Sales last week  than in the same seven day period last year.

The capital's prime resi market is overdue a resurgence in 2026, suggests one bullish property firm - citing a 'structural decline of every serious global alternative'.

Latest data shows sales values falling across most PCL areas, with sharper drops in some of the most exclusive markets.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reported to be 'examining exceptional measures to protect household budgets' in the face of economic fallout from the Iran war, but Downing Street has denied the rumour.

The gap between people moving home and people extending or improving is at its widest point in recent history, says Savills.

The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.

Camilla Dell flags the impact of war in the Middle East on the UK's prime property market - and how London's 'safe haven' status is facing strong competition from tax-light locations.

Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Knight Frank, Savills, LonRes, Enness Global, ONS, Rightmove & more...

Uncertainty hits early-stage demand, says major agency, but deals still getting done; 'fairly sharp rebound' possible if rates settle.