Economics
Industry Reactions: UK house price growth slowed to 2% in June
But London’s rate of price decline eased again, prompting one buying agency to flag ‘increasing signs that prices have finally bottomed out’ in the capital.
‘Homeowners are increasingly finding that moving no longer pays,’ warns major estate agency group
The capital is leading a decline in shorter-term home moves, with just 9% of London sellers in 2026 so far having bought within the last five years.
Seven Charts: How the super-rich are approaching property & wealth in an uncertain world
Swiss bank's latest research suggests the world's wealthy are becoming more defensive, with property decisions increasingly tied to wider questions of geography, risk and lifestyle.
Changing Fortunes: How government policy has shaped the Prime London resi market
The LonRes team analyses which tax reforms, policy decisions and bouts of political uncertainty have had the biggest impact since 2010.
Autumn Budget 2026 date confirmed: 28th October
New Chancellor John Healey has promised to abide by his predecessor's 'fiscal rules'; the Prime Minister has said scrapping Stamp Duty 'won't happen in the next Budget.'
Property Industry Reactions: Interest rates held at 3.75% for a fifth time
Most pundits think the UK central bank's latest vote represents welcome 'stability' for the market.
UK millionaire population falls to lowest level since Global Financial Crisis
Think tank estimates a 7% decline in the national millionaire headcount last year.
Lucian Cook: Tax speculation returns but all of the complexities remain
Despite much chatter, 'the matter of whether [Andy Burnham] would pursue a substantial overhaul of property taxation remains one of conjecture,' counsels the Savills research chief.
Influential economists urge incoming PM to scrap stamp duty & council tax for 1% property value tax
UCL report backed by heavyweight thinkers proposes annual levy on property values as part of sweeping tax overhaul.
Charles Curran on the unintended consequences of a proportional property tax
The Maskells boss explores some significant potential ramifications of proposed reforms backed by PM-apparent Andy Burnham.
Listen: Coutts’ Head of Lending in conversation with Knight Frank’s Tom Bill
Property consultancy's latest podcast episode delves into how the ultra-wealthy are navigating a summer of tax speculation.
UK cities ‘entering a new era of mixed-use development’ – Savills
Build-to-rent has overtaken private sale in the UK's big regional markets, says property consultancy, as viability pressures bite developers.