Location: United Kingdom
A buying agent’s view: On holding positions, spring optimism & a market in search of stability
Jamie Freeman discusses fragile confidence, lifestyle-led demand and why off-market deals are on the rise.
‘We expect activity to remain steady’ as rental reforms come into force, says Foxtons
London letting agents report a 'sustained recovery from the winter slowdown'.
Two South Coast agencies rebrand to Charters
Lomond has consolidated its agency branding in Sussex.
London’s property market slows while northern regions hold up
Zoopla data suggests homes in the capital are taking nearly a week longer to find a buyer than last year.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 17, 2026
LonRes recorded 16% fewer Agreed Sales last week than in the same seven day period last year.
‘Last man standing’ London set for H2 inflection, predicts agency
The capital's prime resi market is overdue a resurgence in 2026, suggests one bullish property firm - citing a 'structural decline of every serious global alternative'.
Mapped: How prices & rents have shifted across London’s top neighbourhoods so far this year
Latest data shows sales values falling across most PCL areas, with sharper drops in some of the most exclusive markets.
Nuhu-designed penthouse at Stirling’s Carlton Gardens scheme hits the market
Boutique agency lists 'showstopping' proposition just off the Mall for £13.9mn.
Home renovation activity drops to decade-low
The gap between people moving home and people extending or improving is at its widest point in recent history, says Savills.
Chestertons & Aston Chase owner buys another London agency
Campions Group confirms second business acquisition in the capital this month.
UK Sotheby’s shrugs off market slowdown as Q1 sales hit £598mn
Top-end brokerage reports 'strong' start to 2026 with £1bn of property under offer, £4.15bn of stock on the market and 3,500 new registered buyers over £2mn.
AI-powered US brokerage Real to acquire RE/MAX in $880mn deal
Deal will create a 180,000-agent network spanning more than 120 countries.