The Market

Sales activity picked up last week, but remains well below previous years' levels.

Strutt & Parker reports a string of high-value country house sales amid a big jump in HNW buyer interest.

Knight Frank data suggest $10mn+ sales have jumped by a third in the last year across 12 major international city markets.

Fresh analysis reveals the impact of pre-Budget jitters on the capital's high-value sales and lettings sectors.

Consultations have opened into significant & wide-ranging reforms that promise to 'rewire a chaotic system which has become a barrier to homeownership.'

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Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, the property portal's latest sentiment index finds buyers, sellers and renters in upbeat mood - though many doubt the government will meet its housing goals.

From standalone towers to wellness-led living, these are the big trends shaping luxury branded residences worldwide.

'The case for major reform of the whole property tax system – from Stamp Duty Land Tax to Inheritance Tax to Council Tax and VAT – is almost unarguable,' says Sir Vince Cable.

Many high-value house-hunters have decided to sit things out until early 2026, but there is a window of opportunity for those able to act swiftly and decisively, reports buying agency boss.

Reports suggest one of the many rumoured November tax hikes is not under real consideration by the Treasury.

London prices to continue to underperform the national average this year, says CBRE, but the capital is tipped to see the highest growth of any UK region over five years.