The Market
Regional city centres see ‘remarkable’ change as resi developments drive construction activity
There's been a 'genuinely transformative' and 'remarkable' renaissance for urban living in regional cities in recent years, says Deloitte.
Ranked: The cost of buying, holding & selling a $2mn property around the world
For international buyers, the purchase price is only part of the cost equation, so how does London compare on the world stage?
Doer-upper dos & don’ts: What buyers need to know about taking on a project
Seasoned buying agents discuss the merits of a building project and what clients need to consider before committing themselves.
Rents ‘set the pace’ in prime global markets, outperforming capital values
Savills expects global prime rental prices to rise further in 2024 - but growth 'will likely remain below the historic average.'
A hedge too far: On the risky business of shorting the housing market
The path to hedged riches is littered with the corpses of those who were unable to remain solvent while markets remained irrational, writes buying agent Ollie Marshall.
Housing market activity sees ‘further improvements across the board’ – RICS
London property prices are holding 'largely stable,' says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Valuation requests jump to a record high – Rightmove
A record number of future sellers contacted an estate agent to get their home valued in January, reports property portal.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 05, 2024
21% fewer sales have been agreed in prime London so far this year, compared to the same five-week period in 2023.
‘All systems go’: Industry reacts to latest UK house price rise
More positive news for the market as Halifax records highest annual rate of growth since January last year.
London sees slight rise in super-prime property listings
After a prolonged wait-and-see period, property buyers 'are now returning' to prime London, says Benham and Reeves boss, 'tempted by improving market stability.'
In Numbers: How the PCL property market ‘weathered the storm’
JLL analyses Prime Central London's 'robust' performance in the face of recent challenges, and prognosticates what a 'feel-good' Budget could mean for the market.
Rental values fall in prime London as supply returns to ‘more normal levels’
But Knight Frank's Tom Bill warns of growing uncertainty in the lettings sector.