The Market
The average UK house price climbed 10.8% in 2021 – official data
“It's unlikely we’ll ever see a repeat of the conditions leading to 2021’s price growth," says Savills, as the official UK House Price Index confirms astonishing property price inflation through…
The state of the prime London market will depend on what happens to the supply squeeze – LonRes
Lack of supply continues to dog the prime London market, as available options dwindle for buyers and tenants alike
RBKC weighs up new clampdowns on amalgamations & Airbnbs
Residents are being invited to have their say on the borough’s 20-year planning and development blueprint
‘It looks as though there are brighter days ahead for the UK housing market’ – OnTheMarket
It's been a "strong start" to the year, says property portal OnTheMarket, although "the super-charged heat of the last two quarters has, to some extent, tailed off."
Tougher building safety laws ‘to make industry pay’ for the cladding scandal
"We cannot allow those who do not take building safety seriously to build homes in the future," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove, "and for those not willing to play their part they must face consequences.
London agency reports 50% surge in new buyer enquiries
It’s been a ‘truly remarkable’ start to the year, says 31-branch Chestertons
Monday Market Review: 14th Feb 2022
PrimeResi's weekly summary of key property market stories and indices.
Landlords shun older properties as energy efficiency gains value
Changes to EPC rental standards are "likely to mean older homes will become considerably less attractive to landlords," says Hamptons.
The UK’s property market is not back to normal, yet
The trajectory of the market this year is only becoming clearer gradually as it shakes off a heavier-than-expected hangover from Covid, writes Tom Bill…
PCL prices increased by 1.6% in Q4, but remain 11% below their 2015 peak
"The significant recovery in the PCL lettings market, witnessed during Q4 2021, together with the easing of the Covid travel restrictions, could be a precursor of what lies ahead for the sales market in…
Spring sales market is already blossoming, as buyer demand & property listings rise
“This spring is certainly shaping up to be a busy one," says Rightmove, "with buyer demand, new listings coming to market for sale, and valuation requests to estate agents from future sellers all continuing…
Number of £1m-plus homes hits record high
One in 42 homes in Britain is now in seven-figure territory, according to Savills