The Market
Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
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 Middleton Advisors, Foxtons, LonRes, the ONS, Savills, Benham & Reeves, Chestertons & more...
A year since Truss: Understanding the impact on the property market
Ahead of the anniversary of the infamous ‘mini-budget’, Strutt & Parker's Kate Eales looks back on a tough 12 months for the UK housing market - and explains what we've learned along the way...
Global housing bubble risks deflate – but ‘the seeds for the next property price boom have already been sowed’
Only two global cities are now at risk of a housing bubble, says UBS, down from nine cities a year ago thanks to 'house price corrections across the board'.
BoE holds interest rates at 5.25% – property industry reactions
Have interest rates peaked? Featuring insights from Savills, Chestertons, Knight Frank Finance, Jackson-Stops, Alexander Hall, SPF Private Finance and more...
What’s top of the wish list for super-prime tenants & buyers in 2023?
High-end specialists from Savills summarise the key drivers shaping the PCL lettings & sales markets this year.
Sunak rolls back sustainability policies including gas boiler ban
'We need a fairer, better approach to decarbonising how we heat our homes,' said the Prime Minister as he 'scrapped' a series of eco-minded measures.
London agency bucks trend with summer sales boost
Househunters are taking advantage of the slower sales market, reports 30-branch firm Chestertons.
Industry Reactions: Property price growth slowed further in July – UK HPI
A 0.5% monthly increase took the annual rate of change down to just +0.6% in July, according to the latest official house price index.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 37, 2023
Deal numbers remain low in prime London, but the number of new listings has improved dramatically in September so far.
London tenant competition ‘not nearly as frenetic as it was in 2022’
Rents remain high as Foxtons reports a seasonal flurry of new rental applicants.
‘Savvy buyers are making some captivating purchasing opportunities, which were simply unheard of 12 months ago’ – Garrington
House prices are 'falling in slow motion', with cash buyers able to seize opportunities, says top buying agency.