The Market
Property market ‘shows promise’ as prices return to growth
Demand, supply, prices & deal numbers all increased in August, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Renters’ Rights Bill promises ‘landmark’ changes for the rental sector
The Renters’ Rights Bill 'is a crucial step towards ending the housing crisis,' says the government, but many property industry insiders are concerned...
Lucian Cook: Painting a picture of Prime Central London’s ‘decade of adaptation’
Savills' Head of Residential Research appraises how PCL's property market has changed over the past ten years - since George Osborne's sweeping reform of the property tax regime - and looks ahead to what…
Second home owners sell-up following Welsh Council Tax hike
'We're seeing properties come on the market at such a volume that I've never seen in 30 years,' says one Welsh estate agency owner.
Upwards pressure on rents may return if more landlords sell, warns agency
Knight Frank reports 'significant increase in market appraisals and listings from clients who have residential lettings portfolios' in Prime London, as Budget speculation mounts.
Government confirms EPC rules for rental properties by 2030
'There must be sufficient financial and practical support to help landlords meet the legislation', says Propertymark after requesting more 'clarity' on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
Pre-Budget speculation spooks Prime London sales market
Fears over looming tax changes are already having repercussions in the capital's top neighbourhoods, as high-end sales slump & appraisals soar.
Voluntary ‘mansion tax’ could be coming to Surrey
Local council looks to rally support for a 'bold' idea pioneered in Prime Central London.
‘Fragile stability’ in the Cotswolds ahead of the Autumn Statement
Cotswold specialist estate agency Butler Sherborn reports 'a general sense of some return of confidence' in the property market - but there is 'a level of concern' over what may happen at the end of October.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Henley & Partners, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Propertymark & more...
Young professionals are ‘flocking’ to the West Country, says buying agency
An influx of new permanent residents since the pandemic 'has changed the dynamic for many towns in Cornwall', says Black Brick.
Impact of UK’s non-dom tax reforms ‘highly uncertain’
New analysis envisages population of super-rich non-doms plummeting by a third in most severe case, potentially losing the Treasury up to £900mn a year.