The Market
Prime Central London ‘stirs into life’ after two quiet years
"Prime Central London is now moving back into the spotlight," says Knight Frank. "The fact prices have been falling for six years helps."
A solicitor’s guide to deal-making in a competitive market
Spring has sprung – and so has demand, says Laura Conduit, offering up some top tips for staying ahead of the competition…
Sustainability climbs the agenda for home-owners & house-hunters
Around two fifths of future house-hunters say they would consider the energy efficiency of their next home, up sharply from just over one fifth who thought about this with their last property purchase
Overseas Entities: The real estate effect
The effects of the Economic Crime Act will be felt far and wide across the UK real estate industry, writes Nathan Rees
London is the ‘most challenging market’ for estate agents
London's SW postcode is one of the slowest-moving property markets in Britain, according to new analysis - but is the most lucrative patch for estate agents
Mortgage lending drops, ‘confirming that the froth has come out of the market’
The average mortgage value was £235,474 in February - a significant 4.6% higher than the previous month, and 10.4% up one the year.
Infography: Charting London’s property market surge
Foxtons saw a drastic surge in demand for homes in London as the Covid-19 pandemic eased; producing a series of charts to illustrate the capital's key property market trends through an extraordinary time
‘Buyer demand remains unseasonably high’ – Zoopla
It's been a busy start to the year for the property market, with some 30% more sales agreed in Q1 than in pre-pandemic times.
Soaring energy costs will push buyers towards more efficient new-build homes – JLL
The new homes industry has an opportunity to attract a new wave of buyers and tenants looking to save money - and do their best for the climate - says agency
Prime London buyer demand ‘stalls’
One in four prime London property listings has already found a buyer, down slightly compared to Q4 2021.
London agency expects ‘surge’ of new instructions as spring market blossoms
House hunters were facing slim pickings last month, reports Chestertons - but is a bumper crop of listings on the way?
Unexplained wealth orders: How is the British law changing and will it stop dirty money circulating in London?
The Economic Crime Act allows the government to convey the impression that it is ‘doing something’ about the proceeds of kleptocracy being laundered in the UK - but far more fundamental and far-reaching ref…