The Market
Housing market ‘ends 2024 on a high’ as sales pipeline runs hot
'It remains a buyer’s market and signs of increased caution amongst home buyers will keep UK house price growth in check over 2025,' says Zoopla.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest movements and commentary, featuring data and analysis from Lloyds Bank, LonRes, Foxtons, ONS, Zoopla, TwentyCi, Garrington, Savills & more...
Price reductions climb to a record high
38% of 2024's concluded property listings had their asking price trimmed at least once - but estate agents are not to blame for over-pricing, argues data company.
Rents set to rise 3% in 2025, predicts Rightmove
More rental price inflation on the cards as tenant demand remains high.
London rents fell 2% in 2024, reports Foxtons
'Steady demand & rising supply' are shaping the capital's lettings market, says agency.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.75%
No Christmas surprise from the Monetary Policy Committee as inflation remains above target.
Native Land’s Nicholas Gray on why clarity will boost prime property in 2025
Stability, supply & sustainability will be the keys to success in London's high-end market next year, says development chief.
Ranked: Europe’s top cities for residential real estate investors
London reclaims the top-spot from Paris in Patrizia's bi-annual index.
‘The foundations are set for a promising year ahead’ – Garrington
Top buying agency points to improving sentiment amongst home-movers, suggesting average house prices will rise by 3-4% next year.
English councils & planning set to be transformed under ambitious devolution plan – an expert explains
Policy studies academic Dr Jack Newman explores 'some of the most consequential reforms of recent times, signalling a long-term settlement on how England is governed.'
Momentum builds in Prime London’s sales market, but price growth remains ‘stubbornly flat’
Relative normality returned last month after a record-breaking October, although wider data points to improving activity levels;
Tax changes may ‘tip the balance away from buying’ for HNW movers to London
Properties achieving more than £2,000 per week are already making up a larger proportion of the market, reports LonRes.