The Market
Housebuilding will ‘fall well short’ of 1.5mn target, warns Savills
Leading property consultancy expects property developers to deliver only 56% of the government's housing target.
Barclays Private Bank: ‘Five signs the tide may be turning for London’s prime property market’
'The outlook remains varied,' bank tells HNW clients, but 'there are clear signs that interest is picking up at the top end of the London property market.'
UK buyers ‘overpaying’ for properties with higher energy efficiency ratings
Hefty premiums are not always justified by the actual gains in energy efficiency, say academics, as industry braces for major overhaul of assessment system.
Rightmove reports busiest May for sales agreed since 2021
Across Britain, 6% more homes changed hands this May than last. But London's activity level has not seen the same boost.
Jo Eccles: On the importance of acting quickly on good value
While many of today's purchasers are focused on discounts, recognising keen pricing is just as key, says top acquisition expert.
Savills bolsters Edinburgh lettings team
Sophie Strand is leading an expansion of the agency's residential rental operation in the Scottish capital.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 22, 2025
New listings dipped in the Spring Bank Holiday week, as deal numbers remain low.
PCL dealmaker Harvey Cyzer on the state of play in Mayfair’s property market
The headlines may be bleak, but sales revenue at OB Private’s Mayfair office is up 228% year-on-year - so are smart buyers seeing what others aren’t?
Transactions to recover faster than prices after Stamp Duty slump – Knight Frank
Looking to 2016 for clues about what happens next is helpful, but only up to a point, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
Property consultancy calls for Business Rates reform as holiday homes ‘flipped’ to avoid Council Tax hikes
'The problem is not second homeowners,' argues Colliers; 'it is politicians failing to understand the issues and having the courage to do something about it.'
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending slumps after Stamp Duty deadline
The latest Bank of England release also shows a continued decline in new mortgage approvals.
Survey finds ‘sharp rise in optimism’ across the property industry
UKREiiF attendees are feeling a lot better about the real estate sector's prospects - but the planning system is still causing headaches.