Economics
Reeves confirms first Budget date: 30th October 2024
The Chancellor has warned of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals held steady in June
The latest Bank of England data 'suggest that buyer and seller confidence remain consistent despite recent political changes,' says OnTheMarket chief Jason Tebb.
Will there be a bounce in UK home sales this Autumn?
New sentiment poll sheds more light on the impact of higher finance costs on the market, and the post-summer prospects...
‘Resilience’ abounds as prime property agents anticipate a buoyant Autumn market
Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'
Experts warn of ‘reset moment’ as London homes face climate change catastrophe
'Cascading risks' loom for the capital, as escalating extreme weather events mean 'around 43% of London properties are likely to be affected by subsidence by 2030.'
Labour’s First 100 Days: Prime resi leaders share their policy priorities for the new government
Property industry insiders reveal what they would do if they were in charge, from cracking on with planning reform and cutting Stamp Duty to clearing up the Building Safety Act
HNW property developers & investors are ‘optimistic’ about UK real estate
We're 'past the eye of the storm', says Investec as property developers & investors display 'a clear sense of both growing optimism and activity levels.'
Tax paid by UK non-doms hits six-year high
Labour has pledged to abolish non-dom status 'once and for all'
‘Stability, investment, and reform’: Chancellor Reeves outlines plan for planning & more
Rachel Reeves has promised a consultation on a 'growth-focused' reform of the NPPF by the end of this month.
Analysis: Tom Bill on what a Labour victory means for the UK property market
Watch what the government says over the summer and what it does in its first Budget later this year, advises Knight Frank's UK resi research chief.
Election 2024: Property industry reactions to the election of a Labour government
Featuring commentary & insights from: Dominic Agace, Guy Gittins, Tim Hyatt, Trevor Kearney, Camilla Dell, Marcus Dixon, Lisa Simon, Becky Fatemi, Nicholas Gray, Will Watson, Geoff Wilford & more
‘Weak pound’ argument for Prime London property starts to fade
Knight Frank's Tom Bill explains why international buyers might start to see their window of opportunity closing in the months ahead.