The Market
Prime London’s Brexit-weary buyers run out of patience
A burst of activity in Q3 bodes well for further improvements once the fog begins to lift, says LonRes...
Average £psf values slide in London’s golden postcodes
Mayfair, Belgravia & Knightsbridge have been hit hardest by the double whammy of higher transaction taxes and political uncertainty, with £psf values now more than £200 below their five-year average...
Estate agency body Propertymark publishes 13-point housing policy ‘manifesto’
It's "time to regulate and reform the housing sector" says the National Association of Estate Agents as it lays out what the industry would like to see political parties pledge this election season.
Competitive bids rise as London’s high-value property market rallies
Chestertons reports rising demand but continued short supply in prime London locations
‘Exceptionally strong tenant demand’ drives rental price growth in London
"The wider London market remains characterised by insufficient supply to match tenant demand", reports Chestertons - but prime tenants "remain price sensitive"
Q3 transaction rally boosts Stamp Duty receipts
HMRC took £2,353m in residential SDLT receipts in Q3; that's 25% more than in Q2 - but about the same as for Q3 last year
How global sporting events can help buyers unearth new property gems
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been a thrilling advert for Japan - and the country's luxury property market, writes Penny Mosgrove...
Corbyn takes aim at landlords & billionaires – singling out Hugh Grosvenor
"We’re going after the tax dodgers. We’re going after the dodgy landlords. We’re going after the bad bosses.
Political uncertainty & the tenant fees ban hit Foxtons’ revenue
London estate agency hails a "resilient performance" despite a 15% drop in sales revenue and a 4% dip from lettings.
What has led to the mini-boost in the market?
Despite the ongoing uncertainty, London has seen a flurry of high-value deals being done in recent months - perhaps Brexit wasn't such a significant cause of the hesitancy as we all thought, says real…
Mapped: Prime London price & rental growth in Q3
Mapped: Prime London price & rental growth in Q3
RLA issues a six-point manifesto for the private rented sector
“We call on all parties to accept our positive, pragmatic programme for the sector," says the Residential Landlords Association, "and end the unnecessary scaremongering which is causing many tenants…