The Market

Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'

'Sellers remain largely over-confident when it comes to their asking price expectations versus the price they are actually able to sell their property for,' says Yopa.

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Garrington heralds a 'rosier' outlook for the property market as a 'flurry of new listings enters the prime market,' having been 'deliberately held back pending the election result.'

'Cascading risks' loom for the capital, as escalating extreme weather events mean 'around 43% of London properties are likely to be affected by subsidence by 2030.'

Interest rate hikes, rising costs & general uncertainty have driven a 'dramatic' rise in the number of previous rental properties for sale, reports TwentyEA.

Tenant demand has jumped 15% in the last month, reoports Foxtons, but remains lower than at this time last year.

“My ministers will get Britain building, including through planning reform, as they seek to accelerate the delivery of high quality infrastructure and housing,” said King Charles.

Buyers seeking a best-in-class new-build face rapidly dwindling options in London's most desirable neighbourhoods, new research suggests.

London property values have increased for the first time on an annual basis since May 2023.

Things continue to be relatively quiet in Prime Central London, with less home-buying and selling activity taking place in Week 28 2024 compared to the same seven day period in previous years.

Large oceanfront villas are now commanding an average value of over £20mn, higher than an equivalent residence in London’s St John’s Wood or a townhouse in Mayfair, as more UHNWIs opt for sunny wealth…