The Market

UK housing market activity metrics 'remain in deeply negative territory,' says the RICS, as property prices fall further.

'The rented sector is stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of low supply and strong demand,' says Zoopla, which 'has kept rental growth in double digits for 18 months in a row.'

Things have been noticeably quieter in the prime postcodes over the summer, and the traditional autumn activity surge may not happen this year, warns LonRes.

In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations, estate agents in the UK are urged to familiarise themselves with the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations, as they impact marketing…

The latest LonRes data tells of a traditional September flurry of new sales and rental listings in prime London - but the property market still feels sluggish compared to previous years.

HSBC's decision to ship out of its iconic HQ has put the Square Mile under the spotlight, but the area's new wave of luxury resi schemes are proving a big hit with buyers, writes Vic Chhabria.

But Prime Central London has seen a surge of new home approvals.

Acadata reports average prices across England & Wales are now falling by -1.3% annually, following nearly a year of monthly declines - but a recovery appears to be underway in London's high-value neighbourhoods.

Guild of Property Professionals chief urges both buyers and sellers "to remain cautious and realistic in their pricing strategies."

"We think that 2025 will mark the beginning of a new property market cycle, with London leading the way, outperforming all other regions for the first time since 2015," says Hamptons' Head of Research.

As Hamptons updates its sales and rental market forecasts for the next few years, Aneisha Beveridge and her research team highlight six key trends to watch in 2024...

Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Hamptons, LonRes, Savills, Benham & Reeves, LSE & more...