The Market
Nicky Stevenson: ‘A very different year beckons’ in 2023
'Although the reputation of the UK suffered damage in the autumn, the stability afforded in recent weeks will do much to restore confidence,' says Fine & Country chief Nicky Stevenson, as she reflects…
Tom Bill: Don’t read too much into current UK housing market data
KF's UK resi research chief explains why we are unlikely to see much clarity on the longer-term trajectory for house prices until March next year...
Prime London property buyers ‘are hesitant but haven’t disappeared’
Knight Frank's latest analysis of the prime London property market tells of a clear slowdown in buying activity - but a price crash seems unlikely.
Economists predict ‘at least 10%’ slump for UK & US house prices next year
Credit Suisse has reiterated its prediction of a significant correction for global house prices.
Property transactions likely to drop by more than fifth in 2023 – UK Finance
Britain's banking trade body expects the housing market to return to pre-pandemic activity levels next year.
Vintage year for high-value country house market as sales hit 15-year high
Wealthy domestic buyers after a lifestyle change have been capitalising on the relative value on offer, reports Knight Frank.
‘When you factor in cash and mortgaged transactions, the picture is less bleak’
Cash-based transactions are a significant part of the overall market and key in sustaining prices, notes Acadata.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Jackson-Stops, UK Finance, Zoopla, Knight Frank, Savills, Rightmove & more...
Rightmove predicts 2% drop for house prices next year
Asking prices are falling as 'sellers who are determined to find a buyer quickly adjust their expectations and adapt to a less frenzied housing market,' says Rightmove, as the portal predicts a 'relatively…
Prime Country Homes are not in a ‘cappuccino market’: Estate agency predicts only a ‘minor adjustment’ for house prices next year
Jackson-Stops thinks house prices will dip in some markets next year, before returning to positive growth in 2024.
Mike Boles: What’s in store for high-value mortgages?
It's been a turbulent few weeks on the lending front: Mike Boles explains what this means for borrowers...
‘Chronic lack of supply’ drives rents up 12% in a year
Zoopla expects rental price growth to calm down next year, despite continued low stock levels and high tenant demand.