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Amid the chaos of recent weeks, smart buyers have been seeking value where others see volatility, negotiating leverage - and backing London's long-term fundamentals, reports top PCL agent.

Propertymark finds 'hugely positive signs that the housing market remains resilient amongst economic uncertainty', despite a slump in activity following changes to SDLT thresholds.

Policy shift blamed for slump in £5mn-plus deals and mounting pressure on Treasury purse strings.

Exclusive LonRes data reveal which parts of the capital’s prime property market have seen the most significant price growth over the last 25-years.

Knight Frank reports overall rise in $10mn property deals around the world, but ‘adverse taxation shifts’ take their toll in London.

'Feedback from agents certainly points to a tricky market,' reports LonRes, as transactions tumble & price reductions soar.

Rightmove highlights a 'substantial' surge in million-pound homes for sale across Great Britain since the pandemic, with Cornwall seeing the biggest increase.

Industry reacts as latest official HPI shows impact of stamp duty changes on the market.

It depends on which data you look at, and caveats apply.

The market has been moving slowly since April, with last week's tally of agreed sales some 44% lower than a year ago.

UPDATED: Key inheritance tax rule 'under review' amid wave of high-profile departures, reports suggest.

Knight Frank's UK resi research boss decodes the signals from the latest economic and housing intel following a jittery spring market.