The Market

'Buyers at the top end are either renegotiating or walking away,' says TwentyEA.

Rightmove says its latest data points to a 'cautious & considered' approach by landlords to big rental rule changes on 1st May.

LonRes reports another poor month in the capital's high-end property market, with deal volumes and prices both down - but rising under offer numbers suggest there's demand out there.

Latest Savills analysis delves into premiums, pricing and shifting demand across hotspots from the South West to Scotland.

Official response says 'council tax is a settled tax which is understood by taxpayers', despite outdated valuations.

Without a meaningful return of demand the industry risks winding down surprisingly quickly, warns Molior boss.

The year's big activity trends continued through Easter, with fresh LonRes numbers revealing subdued sales alongside a busy rental market.

'10 years of higher stamp duty rates have squeezed out professional refurbishment projects,' says Hamptons.

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New listings in Q1 were down by 8% on last year's levels, Knight Frank reports.

Council pauses new tax premium for around six months, pending a review.

This week’s ceasefire will support UK housing demand, but mortgage rates are unlikely to drop quickly, explains Knight Frank's resi research boss.