The Market
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 32, 2025
26% fewer sales were agreed in the first week of August compared to the last week of July.
From Manhattan to Mayfair via Miami: Where the world’s $30m+ set call home
New research charts the cities with the largest UHNW residential footprints, revealing shifting second-home trends and emerging luxury hotspots.
England & Wales prices still falling, but signs of recovery emerge
Acadata records sixth monthly fall in average house prices, as stock levels soar, but thinks H2 could prove more stable.
Prime London rental market gathers momentum as corporate relocations rise
Knight Frank reports demand from global firms & students driving rents higher despite economic headwinds.
‘We’re confident 2025 will remain buoyant’: Analysts predict 1.18mn resi transactions this year
7% more sales have been recorded so far this year compared to 2024, reports TwentyEA, as 'strong growth continues across supply and demand'.
London property market more split than it has been since Brexit – Knight Frank
Agency flags significant divergence in prices and deal volumes between PCL and POL amid âsummer of speculation.'
Lettings market ‘has paused for breath’ as rents fall for the first time in five years
London rents have fallen by an average of -3% in the last year, says Hamptons, while the national average is down by a marginal -0.2%.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Savills, CBRE, TwentyCi, Kingsley Napley, Knight Frank & more ...
Homes England names new CEO
Former prisons and justice chief to lead government housing body.
Required Reading: How to gauge flood risk before buying a seafront property
Academics from the universities of Oxford, Coventry & Portsmouth reveal an alarming lack of understanding around flood risks amongst home-movers.
Chelsea landlord flags significant rental price growth & demographic shifts
'It is apparent that we are losing longer-term residents as a result of changing legislation,' warns Martin's Properties.
Industry Reactions: Bank of England cuts base rate to 4%
Buying agents, estate agents, property portals & mortgage brokers weigh-in on the central bank's latest decision.