Economics
‘For the brave, there are real opportunities’: Camilla Dell on buying PCL property in a global financial crisis
'The playing field has changed substantially' for property buyers, says one of London's top buying agents, as she explores why Trump's tariff-induced international economic turbulence feels different to…
London knocked out of world’s top five richest cities as millionaires exit
The world's wealthiest cities in 2025: Of the top 50 international HNW hubs, only the UK & Russian capitals have seen their millionaire populations decline over the last decade.
London’s HNW exodus gathers pace as international home-buyers look elsewhere
UK estate agency Hamptons has seen interest from international buyers fall to the lowest level on record, while Henley & Partners reports a tripling of enquiries from wealthy Brits looking to relocate…
‘Footloose’ companies & HNWIs shift to new wealth hubs
Ranked: Savills' new Dynamic Wealth Indices identify which international cities are doing best at attracting & developing wealth & investment.
Tom Bill: UK housing market steady as government walks fiscal tightrope
The spring statement contained no nasty surprises for the property sector, but it failed to address concerns about the government’s tight financial headroom, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Knight Frank, HMRC, JLL, Zoopla, Savills, Chestertons & more...
Spring Statement: Planning reform to drive GDP growth, predicts OBR
No taxing announcements today - but fresh Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts expect a big boost to housebuilding, with residential transaction volumes & property values also climbing over the next…
Spring Budget 2025: The prime property industry’s hopes & fears
Our panel of luxury property leaders urges the Chancellor to ease the tax burden on residential transactions, and to make Britain a more hospitable place for international investors & HNWIs.
Knight Frank: UK housing market adjusts as economic policies take shape
A clearer picture around tax & inflation may help to underpin demand, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
National housing costs jump 10% to a record £216bn
London's total housing bill has soared by +27% in two years.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
'While a hold in rates will be disappointing for borrowers, it does suggest a welcome level of stability', comments property portal boss Jason Tebb.
DOGEball: Ollie Marshall on US disruption & what comes next in the UK’s economic saga
The UK is under pressure to attract global investment and stimulate growth, which could force a realignment toward lower taxes and deregulation - and have major ramifications for the housing market.