The Market
Prime Central London: Global city of the future or global city of the past?
Key takeaways from the recent Wealth Breakfast at Burlington House, where a panel of experts delved deep into the mechanics of the capital's prime property market.
UK rents to keep on rising but will hit ‘affordability ceiling’ in 2025
Savills expects average rents to increase by another 6% next year, before the pace of growth eases as tenants are stretched to the limit.
Mortgage approvals rise as interest rates stabilise
Bank of England data tell of another increase in mortgage approvals, prompting Savills to suggest 'some confidence is beginning to return' to the property market.
Which property types have bucked the trend in prime London this year?
While studios and small flats have struggled in the cooling conditions, foreign buyers have been driving the market for certain family-suitable homes, reports Benham & Reeves.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 47, 2023
Deal numbers continue to slide in prime London, but the last week has seen a decent increase in new sales instructions.
Holiday home hotspots: £43.5bn-worth of second homes across England & Wales
Cornwall, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster have more second homes than any other parts of the country.
House prices to rise in London next year, but dip across the UK – Chestertons
Recovery will be 'slow and steady rather than spectacular', says high-profile agency.
‘These are the best conditions for home buyers for some years’ – Zoopla
Property prices are still falling across most of the UK as supply improves - with buyers in London and the South East securing the biggest asking price discounts.
Planning permission fees are jumping next month, here’s by how much…
Significant fee hike is due to formally come into effect in England on 6th December.
Self-employed agents ‘rapidly’ gaining market share
Footloose operators are now strong competitors for traditional established brands, says data firm.
‘A landmark moment for millions’: Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill starts progress through Parliament
New laws promising 'significant new rights and protections' for leaseholders could be in play before the next General Election.
London’s super-rich turn to rental homes as ‘rival wealth hubs’ entice billionaire buyers
Fresh analysis by luxury estate agency Beauchamp Estates looks into the wealth and lifestyles of the global super-rich.