The Market
Ranked: London’s busiest property markets in 2023
It was 'a difficult year for the London property market,' says Benham & Reeves, yet almost 50,000 homes still changed hands in the capital through 2023 - with just two boroughs accounting for more than…
Surveyors report ‘upward shift’ in housing market activity
The latest survey of surveyors 'provides some grounds for encouragement around the sales market', says RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn, although house prices continued to fall in February.
Coutts boosts lending ratio ‘to support clients as they reach the highest rungs of the super-prime property ladder’
Specifically targeting Prime Central London, the lender wants to help HNWIs 'take advantage of a recent uptick in listings of super prime properties for sale'.
Six Charts: Exploring EMEA’s branded residences boom
Who are the major players, what are the premiums, and which locations are seeing the biggest growth in branded schemes?
Tom Bill: Seasonality is returning to the Prime London lettings market
Rental values are retreating as supply builds, reports Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Most HNWIs plan to increase investment in UK property, suggests survey
High net worth investors view economic instability 'as an opportunity for increasing their exposure to UK property at an attractive price point,' says Investec.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 10, 2024
Sales activity has picked up across London's prime postcodes, according to the latest weekly LonRes data.
London’s rental market is ‘normalising’ as supply rises & demand dips
'Landlords must adapt' to new marketing conditions, warns Foxtons, while Chestertons suggests London landlords have 'little option but to start reviewing their prices.'
Government cracks down on long-term empty homes
100% council tax premium will come into force on 1st April.
Prime London sales market makes ‘hesitant’ start to the year
The positive mood didn’t last long into 2024, says Knight Frank.
Land Registry seeks views on ‘unnecessarily complex’ fee structure
The official register of land ownership in England & Wales says its fee & charging structure 'hasn’t been significantly revised since the organisation’s inception in 1862.'
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 Halifax, the OBR, LonRes, Knight Frank, Prime Purchase & more...