The Market

Journalist Liz Rowlinson has written about how the quiet listing is gaining popularity across the UK property market, but may not be the best strategy for all.

The Private Office founder Trevor Kearney cites 'quiet confidence' as some very high-end Surrey residences are brought to market.

Buying conditions are ‘favourable’, says Investec, as analysis points to opportunity across three key districts.

'Buyers are willing to spend more, but they want better value,' comments the agency's Head of Prime Central London.

Agreed Sales volumes improved by a third from Week 08 to Week 09, but remained more than 25% lower year-on-year.

We've summarised 18 key points from yesterday's Housing Committee session on the Government’s Draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill.

Tenants, repatriates and pied-à-terre buyers have come to the fore as hefty transaction costs stall traditional upsizers, reports Eccord's Jo Eccles.

Average prices & transaction volumes likely to rise 2.5% a year over the next five years, while housebuilding activity is set to dip further before turning up 'sharply'.

Deliberately low-key speech broadly welcomed by prime resi insiders.

£5,000-per-week-plus tenancies up 8% year-on-year as internationally mobile tenants prioritise flexibility.

The Home Builders Federation warns of a 'capacity crisis in local government' as significant funds appear to be in limbo.

The era of the ‘comfortable 10% cushion’ is over, says boutique agency boss - today’s market rewards accuracy, not optimism.