The Market

Knight Frank's London new homes chief explains how limited supply, rising costs & strong demand are shaping the landscape in the capital.

Fresh LonRes data reveal a drop in buying and selling activity as the Budget hoves into view.

The property market 'is over reliant on a speculative model of housebuilding that slows build out and constrains the supply of affordable homes,' conclude ministers.

'Stamp duty on sales above £2mn accounted for 22% of the £11.7bn raised last year, which is something the government may want to consider as it puts the finishing touches to its Budget'

The founder of long-standing boutique property firm Obbard provides an overview of the prime London market, highlighting ten key trends as we approach the close of a "pivotal year".

A new survey scored the UK capital just 5.5 out of 10 for property investment prospects.

The number of applicants registering to buy was up by nearly 50% last month, reports JLL.

'It’s a buyer’s market,' says property portal as new listings surge - particularly at the top-end.

70% of new buy-to-let purchases in England & Wales this year were made using a limited company, says Hamptons, as landlords look to lighten their tax burden.

Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from LonRes, JLL, ONS, TwentyCi, Foxtons, Savills, Knight Frank & more...

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'Millions of UK homeowners are sitting on tens of thousands of pounds in property value gains since they moved into their current home, despite recent falls in house prices,' says Zoopla.