The Market
Global luxury house prices recover as rate uncertainty eases
"Price adjustments in many markets are likely to be less pronounced than was expected even three months ago," says Knight Frank.
From avoiding work to listening to the dinner party set: Seven of this summer’s big prime property trends
'Emotions are running exceptionally high', report acquisition specialists, as uncertainties play out in buyer behaviour across the land.
Ongoing ‘consent crunch’ threatens new-build supply
New home completions unlikely to exceed 225,000 homes in 2023, says Savills, amid 'difficult' development conditions.
Countryside house prices outpace coastal hotspots
"Buyers who are being priced out of the seaside are diverting their search to nearby countryside spots," suggests eXp UK.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 33, 2023
PrimeResi's regular sit-rep of London's prime residential scene, featuring the latest sales and lettings data from LonRes.
How prime & super-prime markets are faring in London & the country
Charlie Wells & Ollie Marshall give us the lowdown on how things are shaping up in and out of town in 2023, and explain the different forces at work in each market...
London vendors ‘undeterred’ despite drop-off in buyer numbers
30-branch estate agency Chestertons recorded a 10% rise in new instructions last month, but says there are fewer purchasers entering the market.
Inflation data proves inconclusive for UK housing market
Financial markets expect further rate hikes but the significance for mortgages is less clear, explains Tom Bill.
£1mn-plus market stays strong in UK’s ‘most searched-for’ region
High-end homes in Scotland continued to attract strong interest and premiums in the first half of 2023, reports Savills
‘Only the more serious homebuyers & sellers are remaining proactive active in the market’ – Propertymark
The number of property viewings has plummeted, reports estate agency trade body.
Currency Matters: Why is GBP struggling to get going again & what does it mean for prime property?
With no end in sight for the current uncertainty, David Huggett explores the important relationship between currency and real estate markets.
Jo Eccles: Landlords coming under pressure face a stark choice
The founder & MD of Eccord, which manages £1.5bn of resi property in PCL, explains why the challenges facing landlords right now can’t always be resolved with rent increases alone...