The Market
PCL rental growth slows to just 1%
Knight Frank records lowest annual rate since July 2021, as supply levels continue to build.
‘We appear to be through the eye of the storm’: Buying agency notes ‘fresh optimism’ in the property market
Garrington's latest housing market sit-rep takes an upbeat view of recent political and economic happenings.
‘Now is the time to double down on prime UK real estate,’ says investment firm
Family office-owned Mera Investment Management spies opportunities from non-dom exit; plans to splash £150mn of private capital on prime property in the next 18 months.
House prices set to rise 3% in 2025 ‘as a new cycle begins’ – Hamptons
'The mood of the housing market has shifted from trepidation to cautious optimism,' says national estate agency - but Hamptons' longer-term outlook is less bullish than other property market forecasts.
‘Iconic’ new-builds draw big-ticket buyers to Marylebone
Agency reports 'record' high-end deal run in West End hotspot.
PCL prices post narrowest decline since November last year
Latest available data shows an improving picture across Prime London, but the UK Budget & US Election will both have repercussions in the short- and longer-term, says Knight Frank.
Ranked: The most popular London neighbourhoods for US househunters
Chelsea & Notting Hill are the top choices for those searching from the States, new data reveals.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest movements and commentary, featuring data and analysis from Coutts, Maskells, Hamptons, RFR, Benham & Reeves, Savills, Knight Frank, Rightmove & more...
Ranked: Areas with the biggest increases in cash-buying activity over the last decade
The number of cash property sales dropped by 27% from 2013 to 2023 across England, but some locations have seen sharp increases in the proportion of outright purchases compared to mortgaged buyers.
Property Industry Reactions: BoE cuts interest rates again, to 4.75%
'If inflation remains low and stable it’s likely that we will reduce interest rates further,' says the Monetary Policy Committee.
London’s super-prime market ‘remains resilient’ as international buyers secure trophy homes
£10mn-plus deals were flowing in PCL during Q3 as top-end purchasers reacted to some political certainty.
Portal flags prevalence of chain-free property listings as investors sell-up
'Recent tax changes & incoming council tax premiums for second homes have unsettled property investors & second homeowners with some now looking to sell,' says Zoopla.