Sales

Surveyors noted 'a steady improvement in buyer demand across the residential market' in November - but warn 'the broader macro environment is likely to pose additional headwinds moving forward.'

Property portal predicts a buyers' market across the UK next year, with more transactions and 4% growth for asking prices.

Estate agency expects property values across London and the UK to rise by 3.0-3.5% next year, while the capital's rental market undergoes 'a period of adjustment'.

Deal numbers are falling sharply as the year comes to a close.

Labour's move to introduce VAT is already having a knock-on effect on families' requirements and decision-making, reports buying agent Emma Seaton.

'The sales market is set to see a trend unlike those historically seen across the winter months,' says Propertymark.

Properties valued at over £1mn accounted for just 4% of all transactions in 2023-24, but over half of total SDLT receipts.

American & Gulf billionaires dominating PCL's trophy home market, with UK buyers making up just 10% of top-end deals, survey reveals

Post-Budget slump in exchanges 'suggests momentum isn’t building convincingly yet', reports Knight Frank.

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