The Market
Self-employed agents ‘rapidly’ gaining market share
Footloose operators are now strong competitors for traditional established brands, says data firm.
‘A landmark moment for millions’: Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill starts progress through Parliament
New laws promising 'significant new rights and protections' for leaseholders could be in play before the next General Election.
London’s super-rich turn to rental homes as ‘rival wealth hubs’ entice billionaire buyers
Fresh analysis by luxury estate agency Beauchamp Estates looks into the wealth and lifestyles of the global super-rich.
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 Beauchamp Estates, Savills, Knight Frank, Foxtons, the OBR, Jackson-Stops, OnTheMarket &…
Westminster residents rail against short-term lets as numbers return to pre-pandemic levels
Council is receiving nearly 30 complaints a week from livid locals.
Buying agency makes 12 predictions for the property market in 2024
From the rise of bungalows and 'my wife next door' to country hotspots and London locations, buying agents from national network Stacks have identified some of the trends they think will characterise the…
Reflecting on the Autumn Statement & latest OBR forecasts
The government’s ability to boost housing delivery is limited as higher mortgage rates curb demand, says Tom Bill.
London property market is at a ‘turning point’ says Foxtons
'Now is a good time to buy' a property in the capital, says estate agency.
House prices likely to fall 4.7% next year – OBR
House prices are likely to bottom out at the end of 2024, before "recovering slowly" to reach their late-2022 peak level in the second half of 2027.
‘Not the helping hand for the housing market that many hoped for’: Property industry reactions to the Autumn Statement 2023
Tax cuts have been welcomed, but industry insiders wanted to see more interventions to boost property transactions.
Required Reading: The Autumn Statement 2023 for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team walks us through the key announcements and policy points raised in Jeremy Hunt's big speech.
Autumn Statement 2023: Chancellor cuts taxes & pledges planning reform
Measures announced in Jeremy Hunt's 'Autumn Statement for growth' include a new Permitted Development Right that could allow the conversion of any house into two flats, provided the exterior is unchanged.