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"The property markets in central and outer London are increasingly on different trajectories," says Knight Frank, as the latest market indices shine a light on sales and lettings trends.

Corporate relocation searches were up by 150% in Q1, according to Winkworth, in a 'positive sign' for the sales market

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“The recovery of the rental market has led to a shift in tenant profiles,” says LCP boss Andrew Weir, “as older tenants return to the office and outcompete young professionals and students.“

"It is encouraging that a little more stock appears to be returning to the market," says the RICS' chief economist

Average asking rents have risen by over 20% in Central London over the last year, and by 11% outside of the capital

House price inflation is likely to "unwind" back to single figures across the UK, predicts Knight Frank, although Prime Central London is set for higher price growth as global travel resumes.

“We still expect PCL to be one of the best performing markets in 2022, as the resurgence of the city continues," says JLL's new research chief, Marcus Dixon - although "delays in overseas buyers returning t…

Catch up on all the latest market movements in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Savills, TwentyCi, Knight Frank & Hamptons International

Buy-to-let investors were behind 13.9% of homes sales across Great Britain in Q1 2022, says Hamptons - the highest proportion at this time of year since Stamp Duty changes in 2016.

Knight Frank's latest indices tell of rising prices and plenty of activity in prime London's sales and rental markets.