The Market
London agency reports sharp rise in ‘motivated buyers’
Chestertons has seen a big increase in viewing activity in the last month.
The 30-Year Perspective: Hugh Obbard on three decades of property market ups & downs
While the world has changed beyond recognition in many ways since 1994, it remains surprisingly similar in others, writes Hugh Obbard.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Hamptons, Halifax, Savills, LonRes, Knight Frank, Tyburn & more...
Regional rental growth ‘finally starts to simmer’, as London rents continue to climb
Prime regional rental prices grew by +0.6% in Q3, down from +2.6% in Q2, according to the latest Savills data.
Tom Bill: The prime London property market remains in a holding pattern
Property prices in London have been far less volatile than the rest of the country during this latest period of economic turbulence, says Knight Frank's research chief.
New research pinpoints ‘best in class’ sweet spots for BtR performance
'Resident experience drives operational performance by maximising occupancy and income while also reducing costs,' says Knight Frank after analysing and rating 247 build-to-rent schemes around the UK
Property price growth continues to slow across global cities – but ‘signs of recovery emerge’
'There is early evidence that conditions are beginning to improve in a number of key global city markets,' says Knight Frank.
Ranked: England’s ‘heritage hotspots’ with the most listed homes
Estate agency Jackson-Stops has found 'a compelling link between period homes and property values.'
Moreas Madani: Five reasons why UHNWIs are opting for luxury new-builds
'There has been a clear shift in demand for purpose built prime homes that offer a lifestyle that can match or exceed that on offer at an exclusive 5-star hotel'
More than half of homes sold in September had their asking price reduced
'With some sellers still holding out for last year’s prices, it’s the number of homes changing hands rather than their price that’s bearing the brunt of the slowdown,' says Hamptons.
Rents climb further as 25 tenants chase each property
'We’ve been really feeling the pressure of having to manage the mounting number of enquiries for each rental property we have available,' complains one letting agent.
Prime London property ‘remains more robust’ than mainstream markets
But top-end buyers' price expectations are still 'markedly lower' than sellers' across prime London, says Savills.