The Market
Rental growth hits double figures – but it’s becoming cheaper to rent than to buy as mortgage costs climb
Central London rents are bouncing back hard from pandemic depths, suggests Hamptons' latest letting index.
Monday Market Review: Key figures and 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 JLL, Capgemini, Acadata, Rightmove, Knight Frank & more…
Time for a revival? Why Knightsbridge is the PCL neighbourhood to watch
Knightsbridge has lagged behind its neighbours over the last couple of years, but the market is finally on the turn, reports Patrick Alvarado
Buying agency reports ‘a growing sense of caution amongst buyers and sellers alike’
Property market activity "has remained brisk" over the last month, says buying agency Garrington, although there's "a growing sense of caution amongst buyers and sellers alike, who have increasingly divided…
BoE bumps base rate up to 1.25%
Britain's central bank hikes interest rates again in a bid to curb inflation.
Valuation Viewpoint: Are we heading for recession?
Whilst the central London and top end of the market is relatively insulated, it is still driven by confidence and dependent upon a strong economic base, says James Wyatt
Rental reform white paper promises a ‘new deal’ for tenants
A sweeping set of changes to the private rented sector "marks a generational shift that will redress the balance between landlords and 4
The world’s High Net Worth population grew 7.8% in 2021
North America retains its position as the top global region for the super-rich, while Europe has overtaken a "lacklustre" Asia-Pacific according to Capgemini’s new World Wealth Report.
Coastal competition cools as city property markets heat up
Buyer and tenant demand is still running very high in many seaside locations, but Rightmove points to a marked slow-down from the frantic activity of 2020 and 2021.
Heatmapped: ‘The rise in house prices continues unabated’
The average house price across England & Wales is up by £57,600 since the start of pandemic, reports Acadata, while traditional PCL heartlands have returned to ‘substantial’ annual growth rates in rece…
Prime London’s property market hits a ‘sweet spot’ as buying activity picks up
"The prime London property market is in a sweet spot," declares Knight Frank's research team, as buyer demand bounces back and the supply of homes available to buy picks up.
The Register of Overseas Entities: Five things you need to know
When set up, any overseas entity (like a foreign company) buying UK property will need to register its beneficial owners