The Market
UK house prices have climbed 74% in the last 20 years; London prices are up 119%
Ranked: Zoopla reveals which parts of the UK have seen the strongest house price inflation - and changes to affordability - since 2005.
Property Industry Reactions: Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review 2025
The Chancellor has promised the 'biggest cash injection into social & affordable housing in 50 years'.
‘The rental boom is over,’ declares Zoopla
The pace of UK rental price inflation has cooled to a four-year low, with some parts of London now in negative territory.
Analysts forecast ‘brighter second half’ for London & South East markets
Eased mortgage rules & expectations of falling interest rates could help offset affordability pressures, says Acadata.
Mortgage lending leapt in Q1 – BoE
More mortgages are being handed out with LTVs above 90%.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 23, 2025
A big spike in new prime rental listings last week, but sales deals remain thin on the ground.
‘Tax uncertainty’ boosts Prime London’s lettings market
Knight Frank has seen a 15% rise in super-prime London tenancies.
UK non-dom tax shake-up built on flimsy foundations, report warns
Policy amendments are urgently needed to avoid a 'significant black hole' in the public finances, says former Treasury economist.
‘The post-stamp duty holiday lull has proven to be short-lived’ – Hamptons
Buyer demand bounced back in May, but high-value sellers 'are willing to wait for prices to recover & are less prepared to sell at any cost'.
Reality bites in Prime Central London as buyers step back & sellers cut prices
Recent tax changes have led to falling sales and downward price pressure across the capital's top postcodes, reports Knight Frank.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from the Bank of England, Douglas Elliman, Knight Frank, Rightmove, LSE & more...
Government mandates solar panels for ‘vast majority’ of new-build homes
Property sector welcomes Ed Miliband's 'rooftop revolution'.