Lettings
UK property market ‘continues to lack momentum’ – RICS
The number of new instructions fell in December for the 23rd month in a row
London rental price inflation in 2017 was the lowest since 2010
London is driving a national deceleration of rental price growth, says the ONS; private rents in the capital increased by just 0.4% in the year to December 2017
Rents rise as stock levels – and new landlord acquisitions – drop
London goes from having the slowest rate of rental growth in England to the fastest, says Countrywide
‘20% of landlords plan on selling up’ over tax changes
"Those who earn their income through property will pay significantly higher tax bills" as a result of recent tax reforms, says the NLA.
PCL lettings market becoming more attractive for investors
Total returns look set to rise, says Knight Frank, as rental values bottom out...
Stock levels slide in the prime country market as vendors ‘wait and see’
Nearly 17% fewer instructions above £2m last year...
City Hall names & shames rental rogues on new register
An online "Rogue Landlord and Agent Checker" is now live in 10 London boroughs.
PRS: Latest prime residential yield guide
How PCL stacks up against prime and secondary regional cities
Westminster investigating 1,500 properties in AirBnB crackdown
Borough launches four-strong task force after recording 126% rise in AirBnB lettings in two years
‘Accidental landlords’ have added 80,000 rented homes to the market
One in 12 homes that came onto the rental market in 2017 was offered for sale within the previous six months, according to Countrywide
Which pockets of central London saw property prices rise in 2017?
Cluttons provides an infographic snapshot of the "prime central" and "core central" London markets...