Lettings

LonRes recorded an annual movement of 2.5% in September, although average rents are still nearly 40% above pre-pandemic levels.

Our weekly LonRes update suggest -50% fewer sales were agreed in Week 41 this year compared to the same seven days in 2024.

Big-brand estate agency eyes 'strategic growth' in top-end rental sector with new Head of Super Prime Lettings.

Neighbourhood-level data points to further steep declines across the traditional PCL heartlands in the past three months.

Impact of the forthcoming Renters' Rights Bill 'has been limited' so far, but Savills warns reforms 'for some will feel more radical & sooner than expected.'

'Landlord purchases haven’t collapsed in the face of higher taxes and tighter regulation,' says estate agency - 'but they have shifted.'

LCP reports the highest rental growth rates of the year so fear, despite the market remaining quieter than pre-pandemic norms.

Demand, supply, prices & buying activity all declined further in September, reports the RICS.

Sales activity picked up last week, but remains well below previous years' levels.

Fresh analysis reveals the impact of pre-Budget jitters on the capital's high-value sales and lettings sectors.

Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Savills, UBS, Knight Frank, Zoopla, HMRC, CBRE & more...

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the property portal's latest sentiment index finds buyers, sellers and renters in upbeat mood - though many doubt the government will meet its housing goals.