The Market
Currency Matters: Pound nears 14-month highs against USD as rate hike looms
David Huggett runs through the latest movements and looks at the likely impact of another tumultuous week on the money markets...
Tom Bill: Nerves & mortgage rates rise ahead of inflation data & Bank decision
Rates are increasing as financial markets price in a period of more stubborn inflation, says Knight Frank's head of resi research.
Super-size super-prime: Why billionaires are scaling-up in London
While deal volumes may not be matching up to last year's bumper totals, the average size and value of homes being bought above £15mn has rocketed in 2023 - here's why...
‘The belated spring price bounce has quickly turned into an earlier than usual summer slowdown’ – Rightmove
Property portal still expects average asking prices to end 2023 2% lower than they started they started the year.
Next three months may be tougher than originally thought – OnTheMarket
Portal's latest sentiment index finds buyer and seller confidence holding up - but transactions could tumble on the back of more mortgage mayhem.
Landlord profitability sinks to lowest level since 2007
There is now a 'very real risk' that landlords will exit the sector, says Savills.
Prime global rents climb to record highs, but the pace of growth is easing
Singapore and London have seen the biggest prime rental price increases over the last year, according to Knight Frank's latest city index.
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‘Projects are back on the agenda’: Buying agency flags seven key property market trends
Stacks Property Search has identified a selection of current trends in the property market.
Valuation Viewpoint: The future is here
Rapidly evolving tech will have profound implications for those in professional services, says James Wyatt.
Rents still rising in Prime London’s stock-starved lettings market
The pace of growth has slowed, but values are currently 25 to 30% above where they were pre-pandemic.
Prime London’s sales market slowing as buyer confidence ebbs – LonRes
The market has cooled significantly in 2023 - and now there's even a chill running through the top-end of the market.