The Market
Revealed: The UK’s top-performing prime rental markets in 2025
South West London neighbourhoods led the way as outer commuter belt markets also outperformed.
‘The opportunity is clear’: A luxury developer’s view of the prime resi market in 2026
REDD's Russell Smithers on the return of confidence, quality and long-term thinking.
Portal reports ‘strong rebound’ in buyer demand as new sales listings soar
2026 has kicked off with the most homes for sale in more than eight years, reports Zoopla.
Surveyors upbeat as housing market ‘finds it feet’
We're still in a 'soft patch,' reports the RICS, but sales expectations have turned 'significantly more positive' as we head into the new year.
Average UK rents likely to rise another 2% in 2026
Average asking rents dipped in the closing months of 2025, but Rightmove thinks rent bills are likely to carry on climbing this year.
£1.5mn+ homes face review under Labour’s new ‘mansion tax’
150,000–200,000 homes in England to be assessed ahead of new high-value council tax surcharge
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 02, 2026
Sales supply is high & rising in the new year, as buyers continue to hold back.
Ranked: London’s 11 highest-priced postcodes in 2025
11 London districts recorded average sold prices in excess of £1mn in Q3, while only seven saw prices rise on an annual basis.
Scottish government targets £1mn+ homes with new high-value council tax bands
SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirms Scotland's take on a mansion tax.
Super-prime lettings outperform as Prime London steadies
£5,000-a-week-plus tenancies rose 17% last year despite lower overall volumes, reports Knight Frank.
London to lag in 2026 as Scotland’s housing market motors – Zoopla forecast
Property portal ranks UK postcodes by house price growth prospects.
Government sounds out City on ways to slow ‘non-dom exodus’
Media reports suggest a range of tax measures are on the table to lure former non-doms back to the UK.