House price growth was running at 9.8% across England & Wales last month – Acadata

Knight Frank's latest index shows annual growth slipped from 2.3% to 1.4% in Q1, but 91% of the 55 markets tracked were still in positive territory.

Fewer than a third of consumers now expect prices to rise over the next 12 months, down from more than half last year, according to latest OnTheMarket poll.

Brighter conditions expected across the world's top luxury housing markets in 2027, with Asia leading the pack, Milan outperforming in Europe - but London still under pressure.