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Savills' research chief Lucian Cook reflects on the ups and downs of recent years, and how the latest run of events - from a new government to tax changes - could shape the prime property market in 2025.

JLL recorded 13% more residential transactions in Prime Central London in Q1 this year compared to last.

Latest analysis shows record-high sales volumes & values as off-plan properties & premium neighbourhoods drive growth.

There were some positive signs for the sales market last month, reports LonRes, but the top end is still struggling with rising supply and weaker demand.

A predictable holiday slump in agreed sales & new instructions for Easter.

Key trends revealed in long-term analysis of Knight Frank's Prime International Residential Index.

The tariff turbulence has calmed for now but any downwards pressure on mortgage rates is not guaranteed to last, writes Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.

Barclays Bank's data confirm buyer stampede to beat April's higher property taxes.

Exchanges were up by 24% compared to Q1 2024, reports TwentyCi, while new listings hit a seven-year high.

Official index shows continued growth in the average property price, but some parts of the country look to be nursing a 'post-stamp duty hangover'.

'The playing field has changed substantially' for property buyers, says one of London's top buying agents, as she explores why Trump's tariff-induced international economic turbulence feels different to…

Savills flags a notable rise in property auction interest & activity, suggesting the pandemic-driven shift to online sales has improved accessibility & 'levelled the playing field'.