The Market
‘Unsustainable’ housing market as supply & demand continue to diverge
The supply of properties listed for sale has fallen to an all-time low, reports Propertymark, while buyer demand continues to climb.
‘A cracking idea’: Gove backs proposals for hyper-local planning referendums
Housing secretary wants to ‘shamelessly rip off’ the concept of Street Votes, which would allow residents much more say over planning rules in their local area
Why opportunities are on the rise for London landlords
Since the first shoots of recovery were spotted in prime London’s rental market back in the spring, stock levels have tumbled and demand has soared - and prices are headed in one direction…
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.