May is peak buying season in the UK property market
'The traditional buying seasons remain apparent in both London and the regions', says Knight Frank, after analysing sales activity over the last three years; vendors urged to act now if they want to 'hit the sweet spot'
‘2017 marked a turning point for the PCL property market’
Higher-value transaction numbers in London recovered through 2017, say Knight Frank and Strutt & Parker
Property demand ‘nears a seven-year low’ as ‘buyers approach the market with caution’
There was an average of 252 would-be buyers registered per estate agency branch in February, according to the NAEA. That's 18% fewer than a year ago, and 46% fewer than in 2016.
‘Socially distanced’ viewings & digital deals: How the property market could function post-lockdown
Government collaborates with the industry on how best to raise the nation's housing market from its hibernation; plan to get things moving again 'as soon as possible' includes limiting viewings, asking…
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'Best-in-class stock is still moving quickly, but broadly there is much less urgency in the market,' says Savills.