Sales
Rightmove reports ‘surprisingly strong market confidence’ as new asking prices climb
Yet a third of existing listings have had their asking price reduced, as supply runs at an 11-year high.
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Tom Bill: Property market under pressure as bond market clash looms
Higher borrowing costs, fuelled by rising energy prices and concerns over the new government’s policy agenda, are feeding through to mortgages and could cool housing demand further, warns Knight Frank’s…
After Starmer: Becky Fatemi on the property stakes in Labour’s leadership contest
The UK does not need to be the lowest-tax country to attract wealth, but it does need to feel steady, warns luxury brokerage chief as buyers & sellers brace for renewed uncertainty.
‘Pricing precision’ driving PCL market, says Knightsbridge agency after £20mn week
New approach now needed to get big-ticket deals over the line, reports Winkworth, following benchmark sale in Belgravia.
‘Muted conditions are likely to persist over the coming months’ – RICS
Latest survey of surveyors suggests a 'housing market still in the grip of macro headwinds stemming from the Middle East conflict.'
JLL slashes London property price forecast
Property consultancy had expected PCL values to bottom out this year, but 'geopolitical headwinds' mean a further 5.5% decline is on the cards before 2026 is done.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 19, 2026
22% more sales were agreed in Week 19 2026 Vs Week 19 2025, while 11% more homes went Under Offer.
‘Every 5% a home is priced above the local market average… cuts the odds of selling by around 5%’ – Zoopla
Portal research highlights the importance of sensible pricing.
Conveyancing delays push time to exchange contracts past 100 days
'We’re increasingly seeing more transactions collapse later in the process,' warns major estate agency group, with leasehold deals most at risk.
Political uncertainty to weigh on prime London market, warns Knight Frank
Latest data shows offers and transactions stayed below long-term averages in April, while PCL prices now sit 22% below their mid-2015 peak.
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