The Market
House prices set to rise 3% in 2025 ‘as a new cycle begins’ – Hamptons
'The mood of the housing market has shifted from trepidation to cautious optimism,' says national estate agency - but Hamptons' longer-term outlook is less bullish than other property market forecasts
‘Iconic’ new-builds draw big-ticket buyers to Marylebone
Agency reports 'record' high-end deal run in West End hotspot.
PCL prices post narrowest decline since November last year
Latest available data shows an improving picture across Prime London, but the UK Budget & US Election will both have repercussions in the short- and longer-term, says Knight Frank.
Ranked: The most popular London neighbourhoods for US househunters
Chelsea & Notting Hill are the top choices for those searching from the States, new data reveals.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest movements and commentary, featuring data and analysis from Coutts, Maskells, Hamptons, RFR, Benham & Reeves, Savills, Knight Frank, Rightmove & more...
Ranked: Areas with the biggest increases in cash-buying activity over the last decade
The number of cash property sales dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2023 across England, but some locations have seen sharp increases in the proportion of outright purchases compared to mortgaged buyers.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE cuts interest rates again, to 4.75%
'If inflation remains low and stable it’s likely that we will reduce interest rates further,' says the Monetary Policy Committee.
London’s super-prime market ‘remains resilient’ as international buyers secure trophy homes
£10mn-plus deals were flowing in PCL during Q3 as top-end purchasers reacted to some political certainty.
Portal flags prevalence of chain-free property listings as investors sell-up
'Recent tax changes & incoming council tax premiums for second homes have unsettled property investors & second homeowners with some now looking to sell,' says Zoopla.
Tom Bill: What does the US Election result mean for the UK residential property market?
Knight Frank's research chief talks us through some of the risks and opportunities facing the housing market on this side of the pond, as a result of Donald Trump's victory.
Prime London property agents expect ‘surge’ of American enquiries as Trump returns to the White House
Luxury property advisors report increased interest from wealthy Americans looking for residences in the UK.
Knight Frank reports £162mn pre-Budget deal surge
'It was all-guns-blazing last week', reports London resi sales boss Rory Penn.