The Market
‘A home is the centre of family life, not an untapped tax stream’: Wealthy London boroughs unite against ‘mansion tax’
RBKC, Westminster, Richmond & Wandsworth say residents could end up paying more than half of the proposed national levy.
Climate risk is now ‘core due diligence’ – but still being spotted too late
81% of property professionals agree climate risk should rank alongside mainstream searches as 'core due diligence' for buyers.
‘Homeowners are increasingly finding that moving no longer pays,’ warns major estate agency group
The capital is leading a decline in shorter-term home moves, with just 9% of London sellers in 2026 so far having bought within the last five years.
Seven Charts: How the super-rich are approaching property & wealth in an uncertain world
Swiss bank's latest research suggests the world's wealthy are becoming more defensive, with property decisions increasingly tied to wider questions of geography, risk and lifestyle.
Prime London supply picks up, but it’s a patchy picture
Some PCL areas saw big increases in the number of homes available to buy in Q2, while others saw supply tighten.
Understanding the Prime London market in five charts
From stock levels and sale prices to discounts and deal volumes, fresh graphics from LonRes provide a snapshot of the capital's prime property market as the second half of 2026 gets under way.
Jo Eccles: Four key trends in the Prime London market this summer
Eccord's MD is reminding clients that this is a nuanced market to navigate, as well-priced homes attract competition and more owners consider renting instead of selling.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 31, 2026
Latest LonRes data shows a weekly spike in newly-agreed sales and rentals, but activity was below last year's level.
Changing Fortunes: How government policy has shaped the Prime London resi market
The LonRes team analyses which tax reforms, policy decisions and bouts of political uncertainty have had the biggest impact since 2010.
8/10 UK adults believe lifetime gifts trump inheritance, but most hold back
Research flags 'a genuine shift in how people think about wealth, away from the traditional inheritance model and towards active giving during their lifetime.'
King’s bank flags ‘materially improved’ PCL property market as prices, activity & confidence rise
Deal volumes jumped 48% from Q1 to Q2, as Coutts points to 'some of the most attractive opportunities seen in the Prime London market for more than a decade.'
Knight Frank’s Tom Bill on Burnham’s first fortnight
Agency's resi research boss looks at the early effects of Andy Burnham’s appointment as PM on the UK property market.