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The mood has been buoyant in Prime London since Labour took the keys to No. 10, reports buying agency boss, with many purchasers now deciding to press ahead.

Question marks over interest rates & the new government's tax plans are combining with the traditional seasonal lull to keep a lid on activity.

CBRE is expecting a 'sustained premium' for homes along the line, especially for those further out which have seen the biggest reductions in journey times.

New LonRes data tells us that 23% fewer sales were agreed last week than in the previous seven days, and 26% fewer than in the same week last year.

Property portal expects 'a positive second half of the year for market activity more than house prices.'

The latest Bank of England data 'suggest that buyer and seller confidence remain consistent despite recent political changes,' says OnTheMarket chief Jason Tebb.

The Côte d’Azur's prime property market has been revived by a flurry of activity from international buyers, as high-value sales recover towards pre-pandemic levels.

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There has been a bounce in homes going under offer and in new sales instruction following the election, but agreed sales in the capital's prime postcodes remain thin-on-the-ground.

New sentiment poll sheds more light on the impact of higher finance costs on the market, and the post-summer prospects...

15% of all high-end deals recorded across the capital in H1 took place in the district, as its appeal grows amongst younger HNWIs.

Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'