Regional cities are closing the price gap on London

Winkworth has reported a 48% surge in central London buying activity (15% ahead of the five-year average), but still describes the market as "muted".

The handful of large houses in the capital with direct access to parkland are in huge demand, reports Arlington Residential, after selling a £22m example in Primrose Hill

"House prices have risen significantly faster since the start of the pandemic than we had expected, says the Office of Budget Responsibility.