The Market
How will Boris Johnson’s resignation affect the property market?
Clarity over the Prime Minister's departure provides some relief that a clearer more strategically sound future can be realised, says JLL's research chief Nick Whitten - even if we have a fallow period…
Boris Johnson resigns; new Prime Minister to be installed by October
It looks like a Conservative leadership race will take place over the Summer, selecting a new Prime Minister in time for the Autumn party conference.
London’s property market ‘is in the sort of sweet spot that doesn’t last forever’ – Knight Frank
Market Snapshot: Knight Frank's latest London sales and lettings indices.
Game, set & match: Wimbledon Village
Some may argue that Richmond, Barnes and Chiswick are the pick of the SW London hotspots, but Wimbledon Village offers a lifestyle which, for many, is the perfect compromise, says Guy Meacock.
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…
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.