Lettings

Agreed sales are significantly down, but the number of London homes listed for sale in 2026 so far is almost precisely the same as in the opening 13 weeks of 2025.

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The market is 'building rather than booming,' says Foxtons.

Last week's tally of agreed sales was 49% lower than in the same seven-day period in 2025.

Industry Reactions: The latest UK House Price Index reveals slowing growth across UK regions.

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LonRes data shows near-40% annual uplift in lets agreed, with new instructions up by 26.6%.

The capital's deal drought continues.

'Almost overnight, the market tilted away from investors,' says Hamptons, 'meaning far fewer homes have been added to the rented sector' in the last decade.

Following many months of declines, London has seen the biggest rent rises of any region, reports Hamptons.

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Estate agency reports improved instructions, agreed sales, enquiries and viewings numbers in February.