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UK house price growth has peaked – Knight Frank
Top agency's August market snapshot tells of easing buyer demand across the country - but there's a "strong appetite" for higher-value homes in prime London.
Mortgage lending dips but approvals rise
The property market is "rife with nerves", says Knight Frank Finance after looking at the latest BoE mortgage numbers.
PCL apartment market poised to spring back – LCP
‘There may be buyers who look back over their shoulder with the benefit of hindsight and wish they had taken advantage of this market,’ says investment firm.
Zoopla flags ‘signs of demand weakening in high value markets’
Rising mortgage costs are likely to dampen the property market in the coming months, says Zoopla.
Is this the toughest London neighbourhood to buy in right now?
“Stock is severely limited and competition is high, meaning more and more buyers are turning to buying agents for help,” says Black Brick – which has seen a “sharp rise” in search briefs for…
Residential transactions jump in July
HMRC’s latest transaction data show a “remarkably strong” level of property market activity.
Solicitors flag ‘a massive rise in price chipping’ as gazundering returns to the property market
Buyers are attempting to secure last-minute discounts on around 50% of house sales, suggests Osbornes Law – a practice that “has been unheard of in recent years.”
Tenancy renewals climb in the ‘Big Stay Put’
A continued mismatch between rental property supply and demand is encouraging more tenants to renew contracts, says Propertymark.
Monday Market Review: Key figures and findings from the last seven days (w/c 15.08.22)
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Propertymark, Knight Frank, Foxtons, GetAgent, the ONS & more…
‘The market is splintering,’ warns buying agency as buyers show ‘a heightened sense of caution’
"The UK property market has mirrored recent weather trends seen over the last month," says Garrington's research presenter, Olivia Wayne, in the buying agency's August property market snapshot - "with…
Country property market continues to surge as ‘more traditional rhythms’ emerge
Britain's country house market continues to romp along at pace, says Knight Frank, as "pent-up demand keeps the race for space alive.
Properties are being snapped up 42% faster compared to five years ago
The average time it takes a new property listing to find a buyer has fallen by 42% since 2016, according to some new research. But conveyancing is taking longer than ever.