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Property market stays flat despite rising buyer demand
'The new government has inherited a very large ‘to-do’ list with urgent interventions required in several policy areas,' comments Propertymark after checking sales and lettings market activity in July.
Grand Registry: Surveying last month’s biggest registered deals
Latest official price paid data details significant transactions in Notting Hill & Mayfair.
The Times heralds national estate agency as ‘Graduate Employer of Choice’
Savills is the only real estate company to feature in the Times Top 100 graduate employers.
Global super-prime sales have surged 66% in five years
'Substantial wealth creation' has supported the growth in the global super-prime sales market since the pandemic, says Knight Frank.
Former Savills & Prime Purchase stalwart launches independent buying agency
Emma Seaton's new venture will focus on the prime markets of the Home Counties.
In Pictures: Inside British Land’s first built-to-rent project
Part of the Aldgate Place development in central London, Alma promises 'a new community and lifestyle' for tenants.
England & Wales’ second home market worth £43bn
Ranked: Britain's most valuable holiday home markets
Rightmove shares leap on takeover news
Australian property portal operator REA Group is 'considering' a cash and share offer for Britain's £4.4bn property portal.
Murdoch’s REA considers multi-billion pound Rightmove takeover
Aussie property giant is mulling 'a possible cash and share offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Rightmove.'
Property listings jumped following last month’s rate cut
The number of homes listed for sale on Rightmove jumped 23% in the first two weeks of August.
How did different parts of the UK property market perform as rates surged?
Cash buyers had the advantage as rates increased 14 times between November 2021 and August 2023, but the tempo in resi markets is largely set by leveraged buyers, notes Knight Frank.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Knight Frank, Rightmove, Nationwide, Hamptons, HMRC, Foxtons, TwentyCi & more...