Economics

Housing market leaders have welcomed the latest news from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.

'Most of the demand we’re seeing now is less about "going somewhere"...it’s more about clients wanting to leave something behind,' writes Property Vision's senior partner.

The government has sent the wrong message by scrapping non-dom status, but any negativity has been dwarfed by the wider commotion on global financial markets this month, explains the agency's Tom Bill.

Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.

The tariff turbulence has calmed for now but any downwards pressure on mortgage rates is not guaranteed to last, writes Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.

'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…

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.

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…

Ranked: Savills' new Dynamic Wealth Indices identify which international cities are doing best at attracting & developing wealth & investment.

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.

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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…