Sales

LonRes recorded 9% fewer Agreed Sales in Week 26 2026 than in Week 25, and 26% fewer than in the same seven-day period last year.

Buying agency's H1 data shows houses overtaking flats, suburban neighbourhoods outpacing central London and off-market deals becoming increasingly dominant.

Latest HMRC figures show sales fell 2% between April and May - 'at precisely the time of year when they should be rising', says Knight Frank.

Zoopla expects prices to continue falling in London and the South East through the rest of the year.

The latest Bank of England data 'provide something of a reality check,' says Savills, while Knight Frank Finance says May's stats 'provided the first signs that a larger number of borrowers were beginning…

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GetAgent's analysis of TwentyEA data suggests 13% fewer transactions fell through in May 2026 than in the same month last year.

With land scarce & buyer expectations shifting, tall buildings are increasingly being designed around wellness, amenity & community rather than views alone, explains Berkeley's James Boyce

Any ‘instant contract’ system will still be riddled with legal exits large enough to drive a removal lorry through - there is a much better solution available, says veteran agent.

Ministers want to speed up homebuying and reduce failed sales, but many of the reforms being proposed have long been standard practice at the top end of the market, writes property lawyer Laura Conduit.

Savills' resi research chief bemoans yet another round of Westminster upheaval, heralding more unwelcome uncertainty for the housing market.

Sales activity has dipped again.