The Market

Rising deal numbers, but still below last year's level.

London & the South East have both seen average property prices fall over the last 12 months - driven by 'large falls' in flat values.

Development & investment guru explores how a wave of projects is transforming a long-overlooked corner of W2.

Latest data reveals what's been happening at neighbourhood level, from Battersea to Belsize Park.

Even heavily discounted stock isn't cheap enough for buyers, reports agency, as chief exec bemoans annual ritual of autumn tax speculation.

Transparency International points fingers at developers and conveyancers; calls for an expansion of AML requirements.

New figures reveal the scale of the challenges facing the top end of England's housing market, with another Budget imminent and the HVCTS looming large.

Landlords are still wary of regulatory changes and higher taxes, which is keeping a lid on supply.

London has bucked the national trend this month, posting a 2.5% jump in average asking prices.

Yet the agency's analysis suggests most new first-time buyers are paying more in mortgage payments than they previously paid in rent.

Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from UK Sotheby's International Realty, RICS, JLL, Rightmove, Chestertons, Knight Frank & more...

Tom Bill shares a snapshot of the key forces at work as the Budget looms large.