The Market
Opinion: What rental reform really means for prime resi landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act is not the end of landlord advantage, it is the evolution of it, explains Yasmin Ulhaq - and success in the new era will increasingly depend on discipline.
Planning appeals overhauled: What England’s new regulations mean for developers & landowners
Gary Soloman & Connor Maunder of Burges Salmon explore a new regime that came into play in April 2026.
Property Industry Reactions: UK resi transactions rise again
Savills, Knight Frank & Jackson-Stops weigh in on latest HMRC figures.
Property Industry Reactions: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
'This is not a comfortable pause,' says one estate agency chief.
Housing Minister explains the government’s latest ‘vision for ending the feudal leasehold system’
'Abolishing leasehold outright is a glib soundbite rather than a serious policy proposition,' warns Matthew Pennycook.
Development land market shows ‘clear regional split’
'Build costs and viability will remain challenging' across the country, warns Savills.
A typical mortgage is now more expensive than renting, says Rightmove
Escalating mortgage costs mean the average new rent bill is less than a typical mortgage payment, for the first time in nearly a year.
A buying agent’s view: On holding positions, spring optimism & a market in search of stability
Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.
‘We expect activity to remain steady’ as rental reforms come into force, says Foxtons
London letting agents report a 'sustained recovery from the winter slowdown'.
London’s property market slows while northern regions hold up
Zoopla data suggests homes in the capital are taking nearly a week longer to find a buyer than last year.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 17, 2026
LonRes recorded 16% fewer Agreed Sales last week than in the same seven day period last year.
‘Last man standing’ London set for H2 inflection, predicts agency
The capital's prime resi market is overdue a resurgence in 2026, suggests one bullish property firm - citing a 'structural decline of every serious global alternative'.