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House prices surge even as political volatility rises
A general election rather than a Tory party leadership vote would have an impact on the housing market, writes Knight Frank's Tom Bill - but that feels unlikely this year.
London’s property market ‘is in the sort of sweet spot that doesn’t last forever’ – Knight Frank
Market Snapshot: Knight Frank's latest London sales and lettings indices.
Game, set & match: Wimbledon Village
Some may argue that Richmond, Barnes and Chiswick are the pick of the SW London hotspots, but Wimbledon Village offers a lifestyle which, for many, is the perfect compromise, says Guy Meacock.
Abrahmsohn: Are residential property prices rising, falling, or staying where they are?
After a remarkable run, there is a palpable sense of unease in the market, reports veteran agent Trevor Abrahmsohn…
Super-prime property market activity hits six-year high in London
“Property’s reputation as an inflation-hedge gives it extra appeal, while the prospect of rising borrowing costs is injecting a degree of urgency into the market across all price points,” says Rory…
PCL property market recovery ‘held back’ as international buyers stay away
"Unless high net worth foreign investors return in their pre-pandemic numbers, we can expect the market to continue to recover at a slow and steady pace, rather than with a sharp uptick," says Savills.
Mortgage lending rises back above pre-pandemic levels
Net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased to £7.4bn in May from £4.2bn in April, according to the Bank of England's Money & Credit data. This is above the pre-pandemic average of £4.
Monday Market Review: Key figures and findings from the last seven days (w/c 27.06.22)
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from JLL, Zoopla, Benham & Reeves, Jackson-Stops, Knight Frank & more…
Buyer demand builds in Prime Central London
Property prices dipped in PCL in Q2, reports JLL - but the estate agency has seen a sharp rise in potential buyers registering with its central London offices.
House price growth slows to lowest level since December 2019 – Zoopla
After two years of unprecedented growth, it looks like house price inflation is losing momentum.
Right now, even the fence is creaking: Why investors cannot sit-out this market downturn
We are in a new era where to batten down the hatches and hide entirely is no longer a viable option, says Ollie Marshall - and some may feel that sitting in a house is safer than being perched on the…