The Market
UK house prices to rise 20% in the next five years, predicts JLL
Property price inflation "will be driven by mortgaged households who have seen high wage growth, housing equity growth over the past decade and can now also access historically low mortgage rates," says…
Mapped: House price inflation rates around the world
The OECD has created a new Housing Data Dashboard, allowing easy comparisons of key property market metrics for developed economies around the world.
Most househunters would prefer to buy or rent from an estate agent ‘with knowledge in eco-friendly properties’
"There’s a huge benefit to everyone in the sector playing their part in the fight against climate change," says Leaders Romans Group "- both ethically and financially."
Agency seals £60k per week deal in Mayfair as wealthy tenants seek out ‘extraordinary’ homes
‘Unprecedented’ market shift sees British tenants paying near-record sums for unique residences across PCL
New-build demand is running high, but completions are likely to dip next year
Zoopla has launched a new Housebuilder Hub, which collates the data and research for housebuilders.
Scotland to regulate short-let properties
New laws could mandate licenses for Airbnb hosts and holiday rentals in Scotland.
Ranked: Britain’s happiest places to live in 2021
Community is the most important factor affecting residents' happiness with their local area, says Rightmove.
Guy Meacock: After watching from the sidelines, London shoots for the stars
Values are on the creep, stock levels are low, money is cheap and forecasts are overwhelmingly positive – it’s like the market has swept away the scars of the last 18 months…
Remote working boosts English demand for Scottish property
22% of Scottish property sales so far this year have gone to UK buyers based outside of Scotland, according to Knight Frank.
Agent warns buyers not to compromise on these four factors
‘It all comes down to what you can and can’t change,’ says Alex Woodleigh-Smith
Global real estate bounce ‘will extend into 2022’, predict economists
But Oxford Economics expects real estate returns to "temper considerably" by 2026, "falling well below their historical trend".
Charlie Wells: On the return of the discretionary buyer
Discretionary buyers have returned to the country market, but they are finding themselves in firm competition with the needs-based buyer - making for a perfect storm...