Economics
Long-term analysis points to ‘significant upturn in residential property market conditions’
Developers should 'act now for the best chance to capitalise on the coming market shift,' says new report, as historic data indicates we are 'close to the trough'
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Zoopla, Knight Frank, Savills, TwentyCi, Halifax & more...
Agents bank on summer rates cut to boost buyer activity
83% of estate agents believe a cut to the base rate of interest would boost home-buyer demand, but only half think it would drive house prices up.
Currency Matters: Keep calm and carry on
We can expect lots of 'noise' over the next few weeks, but there are three things that move markets significantly, explains David Huggett...
Tom Bill: ‘The near-term outlook for demand in prime central London has deteriorated’
Knight Frank's research chief explains why the property firm has revised its PCL price forecasts down.
Property industry reactions: Six weeks until the General Election
Leading property brokers, developers & market-watchers have broadly welcomed news of an imminent General Election.
House prices rise as inflation falls – UK HPI
Official data suggests property values are increasing in most regions, but not in London.
Tom Bill: Companies reassess UK relocation plans due to economic squeeze
Economic headwinds, rising rents and tech layoffs mean corporate relocations to London are down on last year.
London loses top spot for property investors
A survey by Handelsbanken suggests that appetite for residential property investments in the UK has picked-up compared to last year, but London appears to be falling out of favour.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Coutts, the RICS, Savills, Rightmove, Foxtons, Knight Frank, Propertymark & more...
Ranked: The world’s 50 wealthiest cities in 2024
London has lost 10% of its high net worth population over the last ten years, pushing the UK capital down to fifth place on a list of the world's most millionaire-heavy cities.
Property industry reactions: Bank Rate held at 5.25% for a sixth time
The latest inflation figures are 'encouraging,' says the Bank of England, 'but we are not yet at the point of cutting interest rates.'