London & SE house prices fall for the first time in 18 months
Zoopla anticipates a busy start to 2026 as most property owners escape big tax increases in the Autumn Budget.
PCL prices have fallen 2.9% in the last 12 months
Buying agency reports 'a notable increase in new buyer enquiries' from homeowners & investors 'keen to crack on with their search whilst there are deals to be had within a less competitive market.'
House prices keep climbing as ONS reworks UK HPI
The Office for National Statistics has updated the methodology behind official UK house price data, resulting in lower inflation readings.
Rightmove reports ‘best July for sales agreed since 2020’ as prices fall
'Savvy summer sellers price competitively to stand out & attract a buyer,' says property portal as asking prices drop, price cuts proliferate, and deal numbers rise.
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