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Journalist Liz Rowlinson has written about how the quiet listing is gaining popularity across the UK property market, but may not be the best strategy for all.

The Private Office founder Trevor Kearney cites 'quiet confidence' as some very high-end Surrey residences are brought to market.

Buying conditions are ‘favourable’, says Investec, as analysis points to opportunity across three key districts.

'Buyers are willing to spend more, but they want better value,' comments the agency's Head of Prime Central London.

Agreed Sales volumes improved by a third from Week 08 to Week 09, but remained more than 25% lower year-on-year.

Tenants, repatriates and pied-à-terre buyers have come to the fore as hefty transaction costs stall traditional upsizers, reports Eccord's Jo Eccles.

The era of the ‘comfortable 10% cushion’ is over, says boutique agency boss - today’s market rewards accuracy, not optimism.

'Activity in the property market is likely to soften as the Westminster drama escalates further,' warns Knight Frank's research chief following the Green Party's by-election triumph.

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Fresh Bank of England data reveals another drop in mortgage lending for house purchases.

Volumes were 5% below the five-year average in January as Budget implications continued to reverberate - but analysts expect activity will recover in the coming months.

Property portal highlights the economic impact of fall throughs, and reiterates calls for a more digitised system of buying & selling.