The Market
Real Estate Legal Digest: An essential guide to the latest developments shaping the UK property market
Stay abreast of the key policies & issues impacting the real estate sector with PrimeResi's regular legal briefing, prepared by Boodle Hatfield's team of experts.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 35, 2026
Sales activity remained quiet in the tail-end of August, but there has been a rise in properties going Under Offer.
Property industry reactions: Mortgage approvals declined in July
New Bank of England data illustrates 'the concerns and difficulties facing buyers', comments one prime resi pundit.
‘Ever increasing taxes cannot continue’: Charles Curran on fear, flight & the changing PCL market
The Maskells boss weighs up the impact of tax uncertainty on prime London – and spots an opportunity amid the gloom.
Shadow Housing Secretary quits to pursue London Mayor bid; Katie Lam steps up
James Cleverly has set out a housing-led pitch for the capital.
Government shelves ‘first dibs’ pledge on new-build flat sales to overseas buyers
Labour has downgraded a manifesto pledge after developers warned restrictions on international off-plan sales could make schemes unviable.
Tom Bill: Mind the gap between tax policy and economic reality
As Labour weighs up more tax rises for the autumn Budget, Knight Frank’s head of UK resi research warns of the unintended consequences of getting the sums wrong.
Industry Reactions: UK transaction volumes slip amid ‘weaker than normal’ demand
Analysts and insiders weigh in as HMRC records 96,710 resi deals in July, down 2% on June and 1% year-on-year. Featuring reactions from Knight Frank, Blick Rothenberg, OnTheMarket, Zoopla & more...
Non-dom exodus could be costing Treasury £4bn a year, claims top wealth lawyer
Stephenson Harwood’s James Quarmby says it’s the wealthiest departures that matter - and warns they aren’t being replaced.
What’s been selling under the hammer in 2026 – and what to expect in H2
Savills Auctions boss Robin Howeson runs through the firm's first-half numbers and explains why ‘certainty in uncertain times’ is keeping the auction room busy.
Resi developers turn to deferred land deals as viability squeezed
Shift in project financing 'reflects the pressure facing the sector,' says Knight Frank.
Grosvenor warns historic London homes could lose their appeal without planning reform
Great estate pushes for shake-up to help Mayfair & Belgravia properties cope with rising temperatures.