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UK buyers ‘overpaying’ for properties with higher energy efficiency ratings
Hefty premiums are not always justified by the actual gains in energy efficiency, say academics, as industry braces for major overhaul of assessment system.
Rightmove reports busiest May for sales agreed since 2021
Across Britain, 6% more homes changed hands this May than last. But London's activity level has not seen the same boost.
Jo Eccles: On the importance of acting quickly on good value
While many of today's purchasers are focused on discounts, recognising keen pricing is just as key, says top acquisition expert.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 22, 2025
New listings dipped in the Spring Bank Holiday week, as deal numbers remain low.
PCL dealmaker Harvey Cyzer on the state of play in Mayfair’s property market
The headlines may be bleak, but sales revenue at OB Private’s Mayfair office is up 228% year-on-year - so are smart buyers seeing what others aren’t?
Transactions to recover faster than prices after Stamp Duty slump – Knight Frank
Looking to 2016 for clues about what happens next is helpful, but only up to a point, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage lending slumps after Stamp Duty deadline
The latest Bank of England release also shows a continued decline in new mortgage approvals.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from LonRes, Rightmove, Nationwide, Black Brick, Benham & Reeves, ONS, Savills, Knight Frank…
Industry Reactions: Transactions plunge following Stamp Duty hike
Official data indicate the biggest ever monthly drop in home sales.
‘Incredible’ deals being done in South West property hotspots, reports buying agency
Changes to council tax and the removal of interest relief on second homes have 'severely impacted' prime markets in Devon & Dorset, says Black Brick.
Zoopla reports busiest May property market since the 2021 pandemic boom
Britain's housing market 'sprung into action after Easter', says portal, but price growth remains muted.
Out of office: £3.5bn of office space sold for ‘repurposing’
New CBRE analysis underlines a 'significant shift in the UK real estate landscape' over the last two years.