Economics
One Battle After Another: Charlie Ellingworth on the forces shaping the spring market
Property Vision’s co-founder explains how headwinds are affecting property markets from PCL to the country - and which pockets are weathering the storms.
Garrington: Property & financial markets operating at very different speeds
'Understanding the gap between the two may be the most important factor in making a well-timed property decision this year', advises national buying agency.
Time for some hard yakka: Lucian Cook on the reality of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge
Deciding on a High Value Council Tax Surcharge was the easy bit, says Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills. Implementing it is where the hard work really starts.
Knight Frank: Middle East conflict will impact UK housing market in four stages
The agency's resi research boss Tom Bill breaks down the likely path for policy, rates, sentiment and pricing - starting with what’s already playing out in the prime country market
Tom Bill: Middle East ceasefire to boost buyer sentiment more than mortgage market
This week’s ceasefire will support UK housing demand, but mortgage rates are unlikely to drop quickly, explains Knight Frank's resi research boss.
Six ways the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge could change the luxury property market
From shifts in pricing and transaction levels to new-build activity, the OBR has released fresh forecasts for how the prime resi market could be affected by 2028's new annual levy.
Spring bounce falters as new buyer numbers drop 11%
Initial impact of the Middle East conflict is becoming more obvious, says Knight Frank.
Over‑60s hold majority of UK housing wealth, Savills analysis reveals
'The passing of equity between generations is going to be a prominent feature of the housing market in coming years,' comments research chief Lucian Cook.
Buyer demand is running 13% lower than last year – Zoopla
Property portal says the UK housing market 'remains active, but becoming increasingly reliant on a smaller pool of serious buyers.'
Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?
Professors Hassan F. Gholipour & Mohammad Reza Farzanegan explore the rise and potential fall of one of the world's leading luxury property centres.
Tom Bill: Mortgage costs rise as Bank of England risks fighting wrong inflation war
As upwards pressure grows on borrowing costs, there are questions over whether the Bank of England’s hawkish posture is sustainable, explains Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Opinion: Lucian Cook on what recent global & economic events mean for the housing market
Savills' research chief analyses the ramifications of rising inflation & international tensions on the UK's prime and mainstream property markets.