The Market

A record number of future sellers contacted an estate agent to get their home valued in January, reports property portal.

21% fewer sales have been agreed in prime London so far this year, compared to the same five-week period in 2023.

More positive news for the market as Halifax records highest annual rate of growth since January last year.

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.'

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.

But Knight Frank's Tom Bill warns of growing uncertainty in the lettings sector.

The Adam Smith Institute suggests that removing restrictions on urban housing development would 'boost the welfare of every person'.

Knight Frank has seen a 15% jump in London property sales valuations.

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'It was a year to stay focussed, be straight-talking, remain super proactive and roll up our sleeves to get transactions across the line - there was no free lunch'

The world's most established prime resi markets are likely to see property values fall this year, says Savills, as the firm predicts overall positive growth for its Prime Residential World Cities Index.

Billionaires have been battling it out for the world's best homes, pushing prices to new heights.