The Market
A swirl of speculation: Tom Bill cuts through the ‘noise’ of recent tax rumours
'I’d be surprised if there was anything to tax in PCL from the last decade as prices have fallen 20%,' notes Knight Frank's UK resi research chief.
Prime London rental growth slows as stock levels hit four-year high
There were 18.3% more homes on the market at the end of last month than a year earlier, LonRes data shows.
Property price inflation eases across prime global cities
'Prime markets are taking a collective breath,' says Knight Frank.
Prime London sales fall by over 30% but other metrics ‘suggest a busy market’
The run of low transaction volumes continued in July, reports LonRes, although under offers and new instructions signal ongoing buyer and seller activity.
Four Thoughts: Prime resi experts weigh in on the latest pre-Budget tax rumours
A top research boss, a super-prime valuer, a tax guru and a veteran agent make sense of the speculation as silly season peaks.
House prices keep climbing as ONS reworks UK HPI
The Office for National Statistics has updated the methodology behind official UK house price data, resulting in lower inflation readings.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 33, 2025
The number of properties going Under Offer has been above previous years' levels for the past two months, yet Sales Agreed are still falling short.
Rumourmill: Treasury considers Mansion Tax with CGT on high-value homes
The Chancellor is reportedly looking into charging Capital Gains Tax on top-end homes, and/or the prospect of an annual levy on the most expensive properties.
Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
RICS seeks views on home survey standard revamp
'We encourage all stakeholders to engage with the consultation and help shape the future of home surveying,' says the Royal Institute.
Mapped: Comparing values & performance across Prime Central London
From Bayswater to Westminster, this is how London’s top neighbourhoods are stacking up in 2025.
Rumourmill: Reeves mulls new property levy to replace stamp duty
Treasury said to be weighing charge on £500k+ homes, with council tax overhaul also on the table.