The Market
Rightmove flags surge in American demand for British homes
Scotland overtakes London as top target for US buyers, with investment interest leading the charge.
Prime Central London ‘is now a buyer’s market in many respects’ – Winkworth
Estate agency reports 'confident' start to 2025 in PCL despite fewer sales & deeper discounts
Kensington market heats up as international buyers sense an opportunity
Agency reports flurry of transactions between £5mn and £10mn across the prestigious neighbourhood.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 19, 2025
Sales volumes have been running below previous years' tallies since Stamp Duty rates were increased at the start of April.
Luxury new-builds in short supply across PCL, reports boutique agency
Fewer than 20 new-build developments are currently marketing homes above £5mn, says Tyburn — despite growing buyer demand for luxury residences with five-star facilities.
Turning the page: Why it’s time to exit the ‘Wexit’ echo chamber
It would be impossible for prime markets not to feel the impact of recent tax changes, but the reality of the 'wealth exit' on the ground is different from the media perception, say top property advisors…
Knight Frank downgrades PCL house price growth forecast
'Needs-based' housing markets are likely to see prices rise faster than previously thought, but Knight Frank has cut its near-term forecast for Prime Central London 'due to the fact the political backdrop…
Buy-to-let investment falls to lowest level since 2007
Property investors are looking North for returns as costs rise, says Hamptons
London Mayor announces ‘radical change of approach’ to Green Belt development
Policy shift means currently-protected sites in the capital could be opened-up for housebuilding.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Coutts, Savills, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Halifax, Benham & Reeves, RICS & more...
Property agents face ‘major changes’ as Material Information rules replaced
'The risks for non-compliance are potentially much higher' now, warns Propertymark, as Trading Standards removes Material Information guidance in favour of regulation under the new Digital Markets, Competition…
Property Industry Reactions: BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%
Housing market leaders have welcomed the latest news from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.