Forecasts

European house prices fell again in Q1 2023, but at a slower pace than in Q4 2022.

'Regained optimism signals a spring rally' for prime property markets in and around London, says Strutt & Parker, as the estate agency stands by its 2023 house price forecasts despite a turbulent economic…

Santander has reported a 37% drop in mortgage applications in the last quarter.

Fresh options for London buyers will be limited in the coming weeks, warns major agency, after recording a 17% drop in new vendors entering the market.

"Low consumer confidence, the squeeze on real incomes, and the expectation of mortgage rate rises to come are expected to contribute to continued falls in house prices and a reduction in housing market…

Knight Frank's Kate Everett-Allen assesses what lies ahead for the world’s top luxury residential markets, and highlights the key trends set to shape their performance.

Capital Economics expects house prices to fall by 10-15% - but the impact on the wider economy may not be as severe as in previous property market downturns...

House prices will fall farther than expected, suggests mortgage lender, as borrowers struggle with rising costs.

Estate agency maintains property price forecasts for the year ahead, but cuts its outlook for Prime Central London rental prices.

Prime London postcodes and top-tier university cities 'are the most likely to escape relatively unscathed' from the property market downturn, says Garrington.

'Much of the froth has now come out of the market and buyers are generally more measured in their approach, especially with regard to values,' says buying agency Heaton & Partners.

More than 50 London neighbourhoods saw some buying activity above £5mn in 2022, says Savills - but the firm still expects traditional Prime Central postcodes to outperform in price growth terms in the …