The Market
Home renovation activity drops to decade-low
The gap between people moving home and people extending or improving is at its widest point in recent history, says Savills.
Knight Frank cuts UK house price forecasts again
The outlook is not rosy for either prime or mainstream markets this year, but the property consultancy senses a 'change in political direction' before 2030.
Buying agent calls for ‘better financial incentives’ to entice wealthy expats to London
Camilla Dell flags the impact of war in the Middle East on the UK's prime property market - and how London's 'safe haven' status is facing strong competition from tax-light locations.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Knight Frank, Savills, LonRes, Enness Global, ONS, Rightmove & more...
Chestertons reports 21% drop in London buyer enquiries
Uncertainty hits early-stage demand, says major agency, but deals still getting done; 'fairly sharp rebound' possible if rates settle.
Required Reading: The Renters’ Rights Act is (nearly) here
Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.
PCL lettings jump as sales slump to lowest level since 2020
JLL analysis suggests £743mn-worth of PCL property changed hands in Q1 - significantly below the previous two-year Q1 average of over £1bn.
LonRes rolls out new tool to guide rent setting ahead of rule changes
New Rental Checker designed to help letting agents comply with Section 13 of the Renters’ Rights Act, drawing on achieved rents.
London’s super-prime status ‘under pressure’ as Tokyo & Dubai lead global house price growth
'Prime residential property has pulled away from the broader housing sector' in many global markets, says Knight Frank, but the UK capital has dropped to 93rd place on the firm's annual PIRI 100 index.
How much prime property does US$1mn buy around the world?
Knight Frank's latest Prime International Residential Index illustrates how the spending power of US$1mn has contracted in many luxury markets over the last five years.
The Wealth Report 2026: ‘We are witnessing one of the most significant shifts in global wealth distribution in modern history’
Eight big themes, six key takeaways & a digest of super-rich numbers from Knight Frank's flagship research offering.
One Battle After Another: Charlie Ellingworth on the forces shaping the spring market
Property Vision’s co-founder explains how headwinds are affecting property markets from PCL to the country - and which pockets are weathering the storms.