Rising interest rates & cost of living ‘yet to impact’ prime property buyer budgets
“With the market as competitive as it is, motivated buyers can ill afford to reduce budgets, despite rises to mortgage rates and household bills," says Savills.
Prime London buyer demand is running 72% above the five-year average, while property supply is 12% down
Prime London Market Snapshot: Knight Frank's latest indices tell of a significant mismatch between property supply and demand in both the sales and rental markets.
UK house price growth to slow as cost of living bites – Knight Frank
House price inflation is likely to "unwind" back to single figures across the UK, predicts Knight Frank, although Prime Central London is set for higher price growth as global travel resumes.
Five factors shaping prime property demand right now
Savills' latest buyer and seller survey highlights how prime property buying intentions are evolving.
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