The Market
Tom Bill: Breathing space for today, rent rises for tomorrow
Prime London’s lettings market is under pressure, with fewer homes available and another tax rise on landlords threatening to push rents higher, reports Knight Frank’s research boss.
London’s super-prime sales haul halves as trophy deals dwindle
Latest data tells of a comedown from Q2’s 'flurry of remarkable sales' in the UK capital, as Hong Kong topples Dubai for combined $10mn+ sales value.
Surveyors ‘are bracing for a weaker year ahead for sales’ – RICS
Housing market confidence has slumped to its lowest since 2023, according to the Institute's latest monthly sit-rep.
Latest leasehold reforms promise ‘massive boost to fight rip-off service charges’
Service charges remain uncapped, but landlords will need to be more transparent about costs.
Prime London rents now 44% above pre-pandemic levels
LonRes reports fastest annual rental growth since February 2025, with new instructions falling and more lets agreed.
Half of prime London’s sale stock marked down as buyers sit tight
Latest Data: LonRes reports double-digit average discounts and mounting price cuts while deals and under offers drop off.
Sami Robertson: Have we forgotten how to sell the extraordinary?
An unusual dinner in a remarkable London home prompts the Harwood Advisory founder to ask whether agents have become too caught up in the numbers.
HMRC can use street photos to help decide which homes face the ‘mansion tax’
Council tax inspectors can photograph homes and gardens from public roads without the owner’s permission.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 45, 2026
44% fewer sales were agreed last week compared to the same seven days last year.
London borough reclaims Rightmove’s ‘happiest place to live’ title for 2026
Annual survey of nearly 25,000 people flags the importance of a 'balance between greenery and everyday convenience.'
King’s bank flags deeper discounts & dwindling options for prime London buyers
Coutts updates HNW clients on 'repricing opportunities', with some PCL heartlands now trading around 30% below peak.
PCL buying agency reports record shift to off-market deals
Mayfair-based firm lifts lid on how high-end deals are getting done in 2026.