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; the 4,700 sales recorded over the same period compared to a quarterly…
Prime Central London market has bottomed out – Savills
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