The Market
Downbeat property market shows ‘little prospect of any turnaround in the immediate future’ – RICS
UK housing market activity metrics 'remain in deeply negative territory,' says the RICS, as property prices fall further.
Average rents set to climb another 5-6% next year, says Zoopla
'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.'
Transaction volumes suffering in ‘subdued’ Prime London sales market
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.
Understanding PECR: Implications for UK estate agents’ marketing practices
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…
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 36, 2023
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.
‘A quiet evolution’: Why the City deserves a place on the PCL map
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.
Residential planning activity in London drops to lowest level since 2010
But Prime Central London has seen a surge of new home approvals.
House price change turns negative for first time since 2012 as transaction volumes hit 17-year low
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.
Property market shows ‘remarkable resilience’ – but ‘the importance of pricing right the first time cannot be over emphasised’
Guild of Property Professionals chief urges both buyers and sellers "to remain cautious and realistic in their pricing strategies."
Rents to rise four times faster than house prices to 2026, predicts top agency
"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.
From Boomer Power to Runaway Rents: Six property market trends to watch in 2024
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...
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, LonRes, Savills, Benham & Reeves, LSE & more...