The Market
‘Pressures on the rental market show few signs of abating’ – Hamptons
Estate agency expects the average rent bill across Great Britain to rise by another 7% this year, followed by 5% in 2025 and 5% in 2026.
‘Street vote’ planning referenda could allow building extensions up to seven storeys
'The value of property may increase as a result of a street vote development order, so there is an incentive for homeowners to work with their neighbours to prepare one,' says Michael Gove's Department…
Buyer demand ‘tracking 14% ahead’ of early 2023, says Zoopla
'The start of 2024 has been far more positive than this time last year,' notes one estate agency boss.
Rents continue to rise but ‘we are past peak growth’
Fine & Country boss Nicky Stevenson shares her overview of the prime rental market at the start of 2024.
Enter the Dragon: Ollie Marshall sees auspicious signs for the year ahead
Regardless of what happens at the polls, 2024 will undoubtedly be a year of change, says buying agent.
Chestertons heralds 24% jump in offers made on London homes
Buyers are returning to the market as mortgage rates start to fall, says estate agency.
From high-priced Sandbanks to fast-moving Dunfermline: Rightmove’s five property market takeaways from 2023
From asking price hotspots to property search trends, Rightmove has flagged some key trends from its 2023 data.
A record 50% of homes sold last year took a price cut
After a subdued 2023, Hamptons expects the supply of homes available to buy to improve this year, although 'confidence could still be vulnerable to economic shocks and global events'.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 01, 2024
London's prime property market has started the new year as it left 2023 - pretty quiet.
Nicky Stevenson: Signs of resilience & stability are promising for the property sector
Fine & Country's boss is optimistic about the year ahead, anticipating 'a positive trajectory in 2024, creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers.'
What will happen to house prices in 2024? Prime property forecast round-up
Many market-watchers expect property prices to bottom out this year. But there's an even bigger than usual caveat to all the predictions...
What has happened to the average PCL £psf over the last decade? (hint: not very much)
'Steady as she goes' theme likely to continue in the year ahead, despite potential election uncertainty, says data firm boss.