The Market
Ending non-dom tax breaks has cost £140mn in ‘lost’ Stamp Duty revenue, claims agency
Knight Frank believes speculation over tax changes caused a 'shortfall' of 142 high-value property sales since March, resulting in a 'theoretical loss' in revenue for HMRC.
Homes in National Parks command a 25% price premium
Higher property values are the result of both increased desirability and restricted supply, says Nationwide.
Slowdown continues in Prime London’s rental market
New LonRes data shows rental growth fell in October, with activity levels well below pre-pandemic levels.
UK Budget & US Election Debrief: Ten impacts on the Prime London property market
As the dust settles on months of uncertainty, top buying agent Jo Eccles summarises the short- and long-term considerations for those leaving, remaining, or coming to the UK.
House price growth is ‘gradually gaining momentum’ – RICS
A 'brighter trend' in property market activity is likely to continue through the coming months, say surveyors.
Budget worries triggered 71% jump in property sales, claims agency
Chestertons predicts a 'busier than usual winter season' for the property market.
Sales listings have risen 11% since the Budget
Analysis of activity on Rightmove highlights a flurry of new sales supply in the last two weeks.
Prime London sales market ‘bursts into life’ with best October since 2013
LonRes reports 'substantial turnaround' as transactions jump 55% year-on-year, while a significant rise in under offer numbers bodes well for Q4.
Mark Wells: AI is the future of property search, so why are the major portals holding back?
Algorithms can easily improve the process of finding the perfect home, says the boss of off-market platform Invisible Homes, so why would the big players leave an open goal like this?
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 45, 2024
Agreed sales slumped while price reductions jumped following confirmation of increased Stamp Duty rates.
England & Wales index records first house price growth in six months
Prices are currently on a 'modestly improving trajectory after oscillating around a more or less flat underling trend for much of the past two years,' reports Acadata.
Rise in bridging loans signals ‘growing investor confidence’
Quarterly survey reveals a significant decline in short-term loans to save home-mover chain-breaks - suggesting a 'more stable market with fewer disruptions'.