The Market
Knight Frank cuts PCL price forecast for this year
Top analysts now expect Central London property values to fall by 1% through 2024, having predicted a 1% increase at the start of the year.
Tom Bill: ‘The near-term outlook for demand in prime central London has deteriorated’
Knight Frank's research chief explains why the property firm has revised its PCL price forecasts down.
Watered-down Leasehold Reform Bill becomes law; Renters Reform shelved
Rushed-through Act is 'far from perfect, but it is the start of reform to outdated legislation that was not fit for purpose,' says Propertymark.
Off-plan sales rates drop to a ten-year low
The proportion of London homes sold before being built has fallen below 50% for the first time since 2012, according to new analysis by Hamptons.
‘It is likely to remain a price-sensitive buyers’ market’ – Garrington
Buying agency highlights May's key property market trends, including resurgent interest from investors, country house downsizing, and the 'distraction' of a looming General Election.
Up, down or sideways? Abrahmsohn on where the resi market is headed
Amidst the cacophony of market commentary, we mustn’t get confused between asking prices and real underlying values, warns veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn.
Prime city residential rental growth eases
Prime global rents have jumped up by an average of 26% in the last three years, according to Knight Frank's latest index.
Foxtons reports 12% jump in London rental demand
London's lettings market saw a 'seasonal upturn' in April.
Househunters undeterred by higher mortgage rates, reports London agency
Chestertons recorded an uplift in contracts being finalised and lower levels of fall-throughs last month.
Property industry reactions: Six weeks until the General Election
Leading property brokers, developers & market-watchers have broadly welcomed news of an imminent General Election.
General Election set for 4th July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a UK General Election will be held in six weeks' time.
Camilla Dell: Why both buyers & sellers should be wary of agents pushing social media
Champagne-fuelled launch parties and Instagram likes are unlikely to deliver real results in PCL's increasingly crowded marketplace, says buying agency boss...