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On the remarkable resilience of prime residential markets
Savills research director Frances McDonald explains what's really been happening in the prime markets across London and the country, and looks at the prospects for the rest of the year.
Things landlords need to know about incoming rental reforms
John D Wood & Co.'s Head of Lettings, Tanya Hasking, sheds light on the main changes landlords can expect from a raft of reforms targeting the private rented sector.
There’s no boom and bust, just a gentle dip: Strutt & Parker’s Matthew Henderson on cutting through the noise
'Some buyers think it is 2008 and some sellers think it is 2021': A reflection on the events of the last few months, and outlook for the housing market as we head into the autumn selling season.
From avoiding work to listening to the dinner party set: Seven of this summer’s big prime property trends
'Emotions are running exceptionally high', report acquisition specialists, as uncertainties play out in buyer behaviour across the land.
How prime & super-prime markets are faring in London & the country
Charlie Wells & Ollie Marshall give us the lowdown on how things are shaping up in and out of town in 2023, and explain the different forces at work in each market...
Inflation data proves inconclusive for UK housing market
Financial markets expect further rate hikes but the significance for mortgages is less clear, explains Tom Bill.
Currency Matters: Why is GBP struggling to get going again & what does it mean for prime property?
With no end in sight for the current uncertainty, David Huggett explores the important relationship between currency and real estate markets.
Jo Eccles: Landlords coming under pressure face a stark choice
The founder & MD of Eccord, which manages £1.5bn of resi property in PCL, explains why the challenges facing landlords right now can’t always be resolved with rent increases alone...
All that glitters is not gold: James Holroyd on navigating London’s new-build property market
"'Buy in haste, repent at leisure' applies throughout the property market – but especially to new builds."
Tom Bill: This week’s inflation data holds clues for UK housing
Anyone buying, selling or re-mortgaging should watch the numbers closely on Wednesday, says Knight Frank's head of UK residential research.
Lettings supply rises in Prime London as sales market stutters
“We are starting to see a noticeable shift in stock from the sales markets to the lettings market as owners are not able to sell for the asking price,” says Knight Frank.
Prime London sales market slows by less than the rest of the UK
Prime Central London property prices fell 0.9% in the year to July, according to Knight Frank's last index - which was the largest drop since April 2021. Prime Outer London saw a 0