The Market
Hannah Aykroyd: London is a city determined not to be defeated
Buying agent Hannah Aykroyd talks us through the key trends at play in the PCL market, why foreign purchasers are choosing to return to the capital, and which properties and addresses are at the top of…
Mortgage lending dropped sharply as the Stamp Duty holiday ended
"Parts of the market are beginning to normalise after a remarkable burst of activity," comments Savills' research chief, Lucian Cook.
One in every 16 homes has changed hands this year, estimates Zoopla
Average property prices have increased by 6.9% over the last year, says Zoopla, but the pace of growth is slowing, and the supply of homes available to buy should improve after Christmas.
UK house prices to rise 20% in the next five years, predicts JLL
Property price inflation "will be driven by mortgaged households who have seen high wage growth, housing equity growth over the past decade and can now also access historically low mortgage rates," says…
Mapped: House price inflation rates around the world
The OECD has created a new Housing Data Dashboard, allowing easy comparisons of key property market metrics for developed economies around the world.
Most househunters would prefer to buy or rent from an estate agent ‘with knowledge in eco-friendly properties’
"There’s a huge benefit to everyone in the sector playing their part in the fight against climate change," says Leaders Romans Group "- both ethically and financially."
Agency seals £60k per week deal in Mayfair as wealthy tenants seek out ‘extraordinary’ homes
‘Unprecedented’ market shift sees British tenants paying near-record sums for unique residences across PCL
New-build demand is running high, but completions are likely to dip next year
Zoopla has launched a new Housebuilder Hub, which collates the data and research for housebuilders.
Scotland to regulate short-let properties
New laws could mandate licenses for Airbnb hosts and holiday rentals in Scotland.
Ranked: Britain’s happiest places to live in 2021
Community is the most important factor affecting residents' happiness with their local area, says Rightmove.
Guy Meacock: After watching from the sidelines, London shoots for the stars
Values are on the creep, stock levels are low, money is cheap and forecasts are overwhelmingly positive – it’s like the market has swept away the scars of the last 18 months…
Remote working boosts English demand for Scottish property
22% of Scottish property sales so far this year have gone to UK buyers based outside of Scotland, according to Knight Frank.