The Market
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 40, 2023
Price cuts are proliferating in prime London's sales and rental markets, according to the latest LonRes intelligence.
Labour would fund planning system overhaul with higher Stamp Duty surcharge for overseas buyers
Keir Starmer promises to 'get Britain building' if his party wins the next General Election, while Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Labour would 'side with the builders not the blockers' on planning…
Prime London rental growth eases to lowest rate in two years
The top-end of the lettings market 'is at a pivotal point', says Knight Frank.
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'