The Market

Maskells' MD reflects on how the recent raft of terrifying predictions are impacting on activity in the prime market - and why opportunistic buyers are still pressing ahead.

More speculation about potential tax hikes in November's Budget event.

But Zoopla says the market 'remains on track for the most housing sales since 2022.'

This is 'the closest the market has been to pre-pandemic levels of available supply for four years,' says Rightmove.

Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Maskells, Savills, Rightmove, ONS, Foxtons & more...

'Time-limited, emergency measures' include reduced affordable housing requirements, relaxed planning rules, and levy relief for residential developers.

W8 outshines Chelsea & Belgravia for the first time in five years, as domestic demand shifts the PCL landscape.

Major London player cautions on Q4 sales outlook as Budget uncertainty hits demand.

'Increased stock levels and resilient budgets suggest a more balanced market is emerging,' says Foxtons.

Letting agents face big changes to accountability & compliance, as rental sector reforms await the Royal rubber stamp.

Many pundits expect the market to slow further as the Autumn Budget approaches.

PCL values post largest quarterly uptick since September 2023; landlords expected to stay cautious as Renters’ Rights Bill nears enactment.