The Market
Property market reset ‘will be gradual as demand remains robust’ – Fine & Country boss
The housing market continues to defy the wider economic rhetoric, but signs are emerging that the market is starting to reset, says Nicky Stevenson, MD of Fine & Country UK.
The macro view: Why a change of sentiment may be on the way
With the press awash with fears of recession, fund manager-turned-buying agent Fraser Slater takes a closer look at the recent moves in various commodity prices and inflation expectations - and finds …
Prime London rental values see strongest annual growth in over 20 years
Rental prices growth continues to "roar ahead" across London, says Savills, although the market is "less panicked" than it was last year.
Abrahmsohn: Are residential property prices rising, falling, or staying where they are?
After a remarkable run, there is a palpable sense of unease in the market, reports veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn…
Super-prime property market activity hits six-year high in London
“Property’s reputation as an inflation-hedge gives it extra appeal, while the prospect of rising borrowing costs is injecting a degree of urgency into the market across all price points,” says Rory Penn …
Build-to-rent momentum continues to build as investment jumps 11%
“The UK Build-To-Rent sector is showing positive momentum and resilience in the face of headwinds such as cost inflation and interest rate increases," says CBRE.
PCL property market recovery ‘held back’ as international buyers stay away
"Unless high net worth foreign investors return in their pre-pandemic numbers, we can expect the market to continue to recover at a slow and steady pace, rather than with a sharp uptick," says Savills
Mortgage lending rises back above pre-pandemic levels
Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased to £7.4bn in May from £4.2bn in April, according to the Bank of England's Money & Credit data. This is above the pre-pandemic average of £4.3bn
Monday Market Review: Key figures and findings from the last seven days (w/c 27.06.22)
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from JLL, Zoopla, Benham & Reeves, Jackson-Stops, Knight Frank & more…
Government moots multi-generational mortgages
50-year mortgage terms could allow inherited debt and prop-up house price inflation.
Buyer demand builds in Prime Central London
Property prices dipped in PCL in Q2, reports JLL - but the estate agency has seen a sharp rise in potential buyers registering with its central London offices.