The Market
Four Thoughts: Prime resi experts weigh in on the latest pre-Budget tax rumours
A top research boss, a super-prime valuer, a tax guru and a veteran agent make sense of the speculation as silly season peaks.
House prices keep climbing as ONS reworks UK HPI
The Office for National Statistics has updated the methodology behind official UK house price data, resulting in lower inflation readings.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 33, 2025
The number of properties going Under Offer has been above previous years' levels for the past two months, yet Sales Agreed are still falling short.
Rumourmill: Treasury considers Mansion Tax with CGT on high-value homes
The Chancellor is reportedly looking into charging Capital Gains Tax on top-end homes, and/or the prospect of an annual levy on the most expensive properties.
Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
RICS seeks views on home survey standard revamp
'We encourage all stakeholders to engage with the consultation and help shape the future of home surveying,' says the Royal Institute.
Mapped: Comparing values & performance across Prime Central London
From Bayswater to Westminster, this is how London’s top neighbourhoods are stacking up in 2025.
Rumourmill: Reeves mulls new property levy to replace stamp duty
Treasury said to be weighing charge on £500k+ homes, with council tax overhaul also on the table.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from CBRE, Hamptons, Knight Frank, Altrata, Acadata, RICS, Foxtons & more ...
Rightmove reports ‘best July for sales agreed since 2020’ as prices fall
'Savvy summer sellers price competitively to stand out & attract a buyer,' says property portal as asking prices drop, price cuts proliferate, and deal numbers rise.
Ranked: ‘Best value’ London commuter towns for prime buyers in 2025
Analysis by Savills suggests those prepared to commute 60-90 minutes into the capital save an average of 55% on housing & transport costs.
HNWIs ‘would be prepared to pay a premium for staying in the UK’
'It's absolutely true that those with the broadest shoulders should bear the greatest burden,' says lobbyist Leslie McLeod-Miller of Foreign Investors for Britain.