The Market
Asking prices climb to another record high
'The top-of-the-ladder sector is still leading the way,' says Rightmove's Tim Bannister, as larger homes drive price rises as well as buying & selling activity this Spring.
Rental price growth ‘looks set to stabilise around the 6% mark’ – Hamptons
Estate agency expects the number of renters moving home this year will be around 17% below the pre-pandemic average, as rental prices for newly-let properties have escalated far faster than for tenancy…
Tanya Hasking: Debunking misconceptions around short lets
John D Wood & Co.'s lettings chief busts some myths and talks up the benefits of short-term rental agreements for both landlords and tenants...
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Prime London rental market ‘recovering gradually’
Rental growth is steady & activity is increasing, reports LonRes.
We see significant opportunities ahead: Haringtons on prime London & country markets in 2024
One of the UK's longest-standing acquisition firms reports on how buyers are responding to the current economic uncertainty, and a looming general election.
‘We’re seeing some huge increases in rents of late,’ says London agency
One London borough has seen average rents rocket by 27% in the last year.
Where the end of FHL will have the biggest impact on the property market
A new study reveals the areas in England and Wales with the highest concentrations of holiday homes.
Latest Prime London data: New instructions & under offers on the rise but deals taking longer to go through
Activity is relatively subdued for this time of year, reports LonRes.
CBRE upgrades UK house price forecast to positive territory
Major agency now expecting growth of 1% in 2024 in anticipation of 'modest' second-half recovery; London to outperform over the next five years with growth of 18.6%.
‘The industry wants regulation & consumers need it’, Propertymark policy chief tells MPs
Trade body estimates that failed transactions cost consumers around £260mn a year, while estate agents and conveyancers lose c.£1bn, and approximately 4 million working days annually.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 19, 2024
Weekly LonRes data shines a light on current property market trends.