The Market
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Maskells, Savills, Rightmove, ONS, Foxtons & more...
Government confirms “emergency measures to significantly ramp up housebuilding” in London
'Time-limited, emergency measures' include reduced affordable housing requirements, relaxed planning rules, and levy relief for residential developers.
Kensington crowned London’s high-value sales hotspot – Savills data
W8 outshines Chelsea & Belgravia for the first time in five years, as domestic demand shifts the PCL landscape.
Foxtons revenue nudges up as lettings focus offsets sales slowdown
Major London player cautions on Q4 sales outlook as Budget uncertainty hits demand.
London rents climb to four-year high despite seasonal demand slump
'Increased stock levels and resilient budgets suggest a more balanced market is emerging,' says Foxtons.
Renters’ Rights Bill clears parliament
Letting agents face big changes to accountability & compliance, as rental sector reforms await the Royal rubber stamp.
Industry Reactions: Annual house price growth slipped back in August
Many pundits expect the market to slow further as the Autumn Budget approaches.
Prime rental markets hold firm as regulatory changes loom
PCL values post largest quarterly uptick since September 2023; landlords expected to stay cautious as Renters’ Rights Bill nears enactment.
FCA takes over AML supervision
The move will 'ensure more consistent oversight' - including more collaboration with law enforcement.
Withdrawing a property ‘can significantly improve the chance of selling at a later date’
Analytics firm TwentyEA finds a correlation between giving listings a 'rest period' and successful sales, regardless of whether prices are revised.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 42, 2025
No sign of an Autumn bounce for the capital's top-end agents...
Propertymark seeks industry views on significant home-buying reforms
Estate agency trade body is working up its response to government proposals for 'the biggest shakeup to the homebuying system in this country’s history'.