Economics
Tom Bill: UK housing market resilient as wider economy stutters
Economic data disappoints but UK housing market finds its feet after stamp duty wobble in Q2, reports Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
This too shall pass: On noise, narrative & the need for perspective in Prime Central London
Richard & Sophie Rogerson explain why the reality of London’s luxury market may be more resilient than the headlines suggest - and what policymakers must do next.
Is the Prime Central London market ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
Alpa Bhakta explores 'a profound generational & cultural transition that could have a significant impact on how & where money is spent, saved & invested.'
Rumourmill: Reeves ‘to defy’ wealth tax calls
Chancellor reportedly distances herself from proposals to raid the rich.
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 Rightmove, Savills, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Zoopla, the ONS, New World Wealth & more ...
Claim: A million UK homes have seen values jump more than 50% in the last five years
But nearly one in six London properties have seen their value fall by more than 5% since the pandemic.
Flight of the ultra-rich: UK sees sharpest drop in billionaire residents
New data suggests 18 billionaires have shifted their tax residency abroad since 2023, as rival wealth centres gain ground.
Wealth Taxes in Europe: What has worked & what has not
Of 12 OECD countries that operated Wealth Taxes in the 1990s, only three are still in play.
‘Golden Age of UK property investment is over,’ claims top wealth manager
Today's home buyers 'lack the same opportunity to build wealth through housing' as previous generations, says Rathbones.
Ranked: The world’s most valuable housing markets in 2025
Global property values have fallen in US dollar terms, despite most markets seeing growth when measured in local currencies.
UK housing market faces a smoother ride in second half of 2025 – Knight Frank
As tariff turbulence appears to have peaked and the stamp duty disruption fades, the main risk over the next six months is the autumn Budget, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
Starboard! Ollie Marshall on wealth, Reform & what’s next for Prime Central London
The political tide is turning & savvy buyers may only have a limited window to capitalise on a heavily discounted market, explains Prime Purchase director Ollie Marshall.