The Market
OnTheMarket: Consumer confidence in UK housing market ‘remains robust’
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the property portal's latest sentiment index finds buyers, sellers and renters in upbeat mood - though many doubt the government will meet its housing goals.
Seven key themes in the global branded residences sector
From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.
Influential committee calls for ‘major reform of the whole property tax system’
'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.
Jo Eccles: On navigating the pre-Budget London market
Many high-value house-hunters have decided to sit things out until early 2026, but there is a window of opportunity for those able to act swiftly and decisively, reports buying agency boss.
Council Tax revaluation ‘not on our agenda’, says Housing Secretary
Reports suggest one of the many rumoured November tax hikes is not under real consideration by the Treasury.
Another major agency cuts 2025 property price growth forecasts
London prices to continue to underperform the national average this year, says CBRE, but the capital is tipped to see the highest growth of any UK region over five years.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 39, 2025
Fresh LonRes data reveal a spike in new listings alongside a slump in sales agreed...
Paperwork, penalties & PRS pain: What can we expect from Westminster’s new selective licensing regime?
As applications open, lawyers Emma Chadwick & Stephen Burke run through the background, practicalities & implications of the borough's latest policy - and what landlords & agents need to be actioning now.
Ranked: Which global property markets are most at risk of a bubble in 2025?
London slides further from the danger zone as tax shifts weigh on demand, but risk elevates sharply in Dubai - and is rated high in Miami, Tokyo & Zurich.
Ranked: The world’s most valuable real estate markets in 2025
China's residential slump means the total value of global real estate has fallen slightly in the last year, to US$393.3 trillion
‘It is starting to make sense’ for PCL landlords as yields rise, reports buying agent
Black Brick has seen 'an influx of enquiries from investors looking to take advantage of the improving investment market.'
Industry Reactions: UK transaction volumes dip, ending three-month run of growth
Official data points to a 2% month-on-month decline in August.