The Market
Tom Bill: Mortgage market under pressure as central banks hold on Super Thursday
As the Middle East conflict escalated this week, borrowing costs rose and central bankers deliberated their next move, reports Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Ranked: The UK’s ‘best places to live’ in 2026
The Sunday Times unveils its influential annual rundown, with Norwich crowned the overall winner and Richmond taking the top spot in London.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%
Featuring insights on the MPC's unanimous vote from Savills, Knight Frank Finance, Chestertons, Foxtons, Rightmove & more.
Prime London rents soften as lettings activity strengthens
LonRes data shows near-40% annual uplift in lets agreed, with new instructions up by 26.6%.
Prime London prices post steepest fall since GFC as discounting deepens
Values down 10% year-on-year after a 'poor month' for the sales market, reports LonRes; under offers and buying agent enquiries ‘offer a little optimism’
MIPIM Debrief: A prime resi specialist’s key takeaways from Cannes in 2026
Design & project delivery boss Shona Patel reviews crucial trends from one of the world's leading real estate industry get-togethers - including some interesting insights about the luxury sector.
Opinion: Winkworth boss Dominic Agace on why stamp duty should be abolished
Agency boss met Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride MP at the firm's Pimlico office this week to discuss the need for change.
On Leasehold Reform: What the big shake-up could mean for prime property investors
Following publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill earlier this year, lawyers Kate Stockdale & Michael Ellis assess the likely impact on ground rents, ownership structures and investor…
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 11, 2026
The capital's deal drought continues.
RICS updates professional standards code for property managers
A new edition of 'the definitive reference guide for leasehold management professionals' has been published.
Ten Years On: Assessing the ‘profound effect’ of the second home stamp duty surcharge
'Almost overnight, the market tilted away from investors,' says Hamptons, 'meaning far fewer homes have been added to the rented sector' in the last decade.
Westminster tightens construction rules for developers
Updated code introduces zero-emission machinery targets and stronger neighbour protections.