The Market
Bank of England turns gloomier as base rate rises to 1.75%; how will the housing market respond, asks Tom Bill
Economists question the Bank’s latest forecasts while the direction of travel for mortgage costs is less open to debate, writes Knight Frank's head of UK residential research.
London’s sales pipeline swells as number of offers accepted hits ten-year high
Pipeline now stronger than it was in the final months of the stamp duty holiday in 2021, reports Knight Frank.
No sign of price slowdown in Prime London – LonRes
High-end market continues to hold its own despite wider economic context, with demand staying high and stock levels still low…
Monday Market Review: Key figures and findings from the last seven days (w/c 01.08.22)
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from LonRes, Savills, Coutts, Zoopla, Knight Frank, London House & more…
Broadband, energy efficiency & pets are now top priorities for tenants
A survey by Carter Jonas has highlighted how the needs and wants of tenants have shifted through the pandemic.
Prime rental growth outpaces capital values in most global cities
“Megacities are once again thriving as tenants are drawn back to urban living after the lifting of lockdowns," says Savills, as prime rents climb in New York, Singapore, London and Los Angeles.
‘London’s prime property market is getting back on form’ – Coutts
High-society bank tells affluent clients that PCL is back in action.
‘Signs are already emerging that housing delivery rates could slow considerably’, warns Knight Frank
“New residential development is being constrained by a limited supply of land coming through the planning system.
Savills halves PCL price forecast for 2022
Prime Central London's property market recovery is taking longer than expected, says Savills, as it downgrades its forecast for this year
Bank of England bumps interest rates up 0.5% to 1.75%; warns of a recession by the end of the year
Today's rate rise is the biggest increase in 27 years, and comes as the BoE warns that the UK will be in a long recession by the end of this year.
‘The winds of change are blowing through global property markets’ as price growth slows
Knight Frank's latest international index tells of cooling housing markets around the world, including at the top end.
Prime London sales market in ‘best shape since 2014’
New analysis finds the prime postcodes in rebalancing mode, with some encouraging signs, but the market is expected to soften as we head deeper into H2.