The Market
Government outlines 12-point ‘levelling up’ plan, including PRS reforms
Johnson & Gove set out "the most comprehensive, ambitious plan of its kind that this country has ever seen."
UK housing value tops £8 trillion after record surge
2021's increase of £804 billion was the largest ever recorded, reports Savills
It is difficult to find evidence that the UK housing market will have anything other than a positive year in 2022
Early data from January and a positive economic outlook point to strong transaction numbers and price growth, writes Tom Bill
‘Well & truly on the rebound’: Property prices rise & discounts drop in Prime Central London
“The market for properties worth £1 million or more in London is well and truly on the rebound, having been in the doldrums over recent years,” says Coutts’ CEO, Peter Flavel.
Ranked: New year property supply hotspots
"It’s a really encouraging sign to see more properties start to come to market for sale," says Rightmove's data chief.
Resi land values soar as major developers ‘return to pre-Covid levels of buying’
All types of developers are on the lookout for sites, reports Savills, but the cash-rich big players are proving the most competitive…
Camilla Dell: Four themes that will shape an exciting year in Prime Central London
2022 is off to a flying start in PCL, reports buying agent Camilla Dell, but not all properties will make the London-wide comeback a lot of sellers are hoping for…
‘London completes its rental recovery’ – Rightmove
“London asking rents have finally risen beyond pre-pandemic levels,” says Rightmove, “a sign that the capital has not lost its pull and popularity with renters.”
New Year demand for property up 50% – Zoopla
“There are signs that the imbalance between demand and supply is starting to ease,” says Zoopla in its latest market update.
Buyers splashed nearly £500m on top-end country estates last year
Sales in the 10m+/100-acre category hit their highest level in a decade in 2021, with domestic buyers dominating proceedings
‘Flying start’ to 2022 for Beauchamp’s new homes division
PCL agency hints at further expansion as new homes team secures £500m in new instructions across the UK