The Market

Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from JLL, Savills, London Central Portfolio, Knight Frank, Zoopla, Prime Purchase, Santander…

City Hall said to be considering lowering the 35% goal for fast-track planning to kick-start more development in the capital.

TV presenter blames Budget rumours and high transaction charges for freezing sales activity.

Buying agency reports 'a notable increase in new buyer enquiries' from homeowners & investors 'keen to crack on with their search whilst there are deals to be had within a less competitive market.'

New JLL survey hones in on the features & amenities shaping urban living decisions this year.

Fresh LonRes data, as updated every Wednesday in the PrimeResi Data Hub.

Analysis of successful schemes shows how even small demonstrations of value – whether through pricing, design, or differentiation – can be decisive in a market where buyers have more choice than usual.

For the first time in years, PCL feels less like a vault for absentee investors and more like an affordable, functioning housing market, writes buying agent Ollie Marshall.

Bank calls for major reform of 'antiquated' homebuying process as new research reveals over half a million transactions fail annually.

New-build transactions 'have all but dried up', warns estate agency.

Tax tweaks & pre-Budget jitters have weighed on the capital’s high-end market in 2025, new analysis shows, but first-half activity still outpaced the longer-term average.

Inflation met expectations and rates held steady last week, but a potential productivity downgrade could put real estate in the crosshairs come November.