The Market
Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 5.25%
'The Bank of England’s decision to hold Bank base rate at 5.25% is likely to bring more confidence to the UK housing market,' says Savills.
From ‘cash is king’ to the price crash that never was: Ten lessons 2023 taught us about London’s property market
'The overall picture in the last year was rather beige but there have been some pops of colour,' says PCL buying agency Black Brick.
Estate agency numbers rise despite cooling property market
The number of estate agents operating across the UK has increased by 1.9% in the last year, despite a decline in transaction numbers.
Housing market outlook improves, but surveyors remain ‘cautious’
Sentiment in the property market is becoming 'a little less negative', says the RICS.
Rightmove heralds ‘Boxing Day bounce’ for property market activity
A record number of new sellers came to market on Boxing Day last year, says Rightmove - 46% higher than 2021 and 173% above pre-pandemic 2019.
Tenant demand drops by a fifth in London – Foxtons
The market is returning to more typical levels, reports the estate agency.
Real Estate Legal Digest: An essential guide to the latest developments shaping the UK property market
Stay abreast of the key policies & issues affecting the sector with our regular legal briefing, prepared by Boodle Hatfield's team of experts.
‘Normal trading conditions’ return to London’s prime rental market
'The meteoric rental value growth seen in recent years has calmed down,' says Knight Frank.
Ranked: Which prime London areas have the largest homes on the market?
'Size really does matter' says Foxtons CEO.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 49, 2023
16% more sales were agreed in Prime London last week compared to the previous seven days, but 15% fewer than the corresponding week last year...
The Times: Why house prices didn’t crash in 2023 and are unlikely to do so now
Economics expert David Smith explains how the housing market has so far managed to swerve a major downturn in this piece for The Times.
‘Window of opportunity’ is closing for buyers in Prime Central London
Strutt & Parker's Central London offices enjoyed a 'significant' flurry of buying activity last month, with 84% more offers accepted in November than in October.