The Market
House of Lords to explore regulation of property agents
Peers will think about whether there should a new regulator of estate agents, amongst other things included in Lord Best's 2019 RoPA report.
Lloyds tweaks house price forecasts, anticipating ‘more modest’ declines in 2024
'We expect house prices to fall between 2% and 4% this year,' says Britain’s biggest mortgage lender.
Could taxing land more than income fix the UK housing crisis?
'The underlying value of land on which housing sits is now the foundation for the UK economy', says Professor Nick Gallent of The Bartlett School of Planning, as he explores one option that could make…
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 07, 2024
It's still quiet out there, but deal numbers have picked up in prime London in the last week.
Ranked: London property Vs eight other investments over the last decade
'Bricks and mortar has remained one of the most consistent investments one can make down the years and the long-term returns speak for themselves,' says Foxtons' boss.
Tom Bill: Jobs data stands out in a blizzard of economic news
For the housing market, last week’s wage data was more significant than news of a recession, explains Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
Scotland sees record number of homes sell for more than £1mn, despite Edinburgh slowdown
Glasgow and the West of Scotland saw strong growth in high-value property sales last year, while Edinburgh saw prime deals fall back from a 'particularly buoyant' 2022.
London agency reports 25% jump in new lettings instructions
Foxtons heralds 'a shift towards a more realistic lettings market, characterised by higher supply levels and less inflated demand.'
Ranked: The London boroughs bucking the downward property price trend
Prime Central London boroughs Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea saw property values fall sharply through 2023, but six London boroughs bucked the trend to record price growth through the year...
Airbnbs will require planning permission, confirms government
New legislation is in the works that will require owners to secure change of use consent for short-term rental properties in England.
Asking price growth moves ‘tentatively’ back into positive territory – Rightmove
Rightmove flags 'several signs of growing market momentum' as property prices and sales activity rise.
Post-pandemic rental premium for houses still there
Rental growth for flats & houses in prime London has followed differing paths since early 2020.