The Market
Truss to become Prime Minister; promises ‘bold plan’ to cut taxes
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has beaten former Chancellor Rishi Sunak to become leader of the Conservative Party and Britain's next Prime Minister.
What impact will the new PM have on the UK housing market?
The occupant of Number 11 Downing Street will play a bigger role in housing policy than the new Prime Minister or Housing Minister, suggests Tom Bill.
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 Hamptons International, Knight Frank, Savills, Rightmove, LCP, Zoopla & more…
HSBC warns of a looming house price crash
Another influential team of analysts expects a sharp downturn for Britain's property market, with London house prices likely to fall 15%.
FT: Is owning a second home unethical? A philosopher reflects
"Bait was filmed in black and white but the real issues are anything but."
Talking Heads: What do prime property pros want from the new PM & housing minister
From tax changes to an overhaul of the conveyancing process, here's what industry insiders would really like to see on the agenda.
Property transactions to tumble 12% as prices flatline next year, predicts Hamptons
"Winds of change" are blowing through the housing market, says Hamptons, as the estate agency predicts 15.
‘We keep waiting for house prices to plateau, but it’s just not happening’
London estate agency Benham & Reeves expects house prices to rise by another 5% before the end of the year.
UK house price growth has peaked – Knight Frank
Top agency's August market snapshot tells of easing buyer demand across the country - but there's a "strong appetite" for higher-value homes in prime London.
Mortgage lending dips but approvals rise
The property market is "rife with nerves", says Knight Frank Finance after looking at the latest BoE mortgage numbers.
Tenant Trends 2022: Outside space still in high demand as energy efficiency gains traction
JLL’s 2022 tenant survey highlights the continued influence of lockdown experiences, as well as heightened concerns over costs of living.
PCL apartment market poised to spring back – LCP
‘There may be buyers who look back over their shoulder with the benefit of hindsight and wish they had taken advantage of this market,’ says investment firm.