London’s new-build market had a tough Q1
Fewer new homes sold in London during the first three months of 2021 than in any quarter since 2012, while construction starts hit a ten-year low.
London’s new-build market suffers as starts, completions and sales tumble
Construction starts in London totalled just 3,400 units in Q2, according to Molior, well down on last year's quarterly average of 5,800;
Prime Central London market has bottomed out – Savills
Prices in the capital's most expensive postcodes are growing for the first time since September 2014 - and that's despite the absence of international buyers...
‘Welcome return of BTR’ boosts London’s new-build sector
Construction starts and sales rose in Q2, while construction completions were the highest in a couple of years, reports Molior.
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