Market Index
Property movers sour on government policy as the Budget looms
Home movers are 'soldiering on with one arm tied behind their back', says property portal boss, warning: 'there’s only so long people can keep battling against the odds.'
‘London lettings is entering a new kind of market’ – Foxtons
Tenant demand dropped by more than a fifth in September, reports agency.
Only three prime London neighbourhoods saw £2mn+ stock rise in Q3
11 of 14 tracked areas saw a decline in the volume of £2mn+ sales listings.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 42, 2026
Rising deal numbers, but still below last year's level.
Industry Reactions: UK house price growth slows to 0.9%
London & the South East have both seen average property prices fall over the last 12 months - driven by 'large falls' in flat values.
Prime London rental yields hit 17-year high
Landlords are still wary of regulatory changes and higher taxes, which is keeping a lid on supply.
‘The rapid rise in mortgage rates is really beginning to hit buyers’ budgets’ – Rightmove
London has bucked the national trend this month, posting a 2.5% jump in average asking prices.
Rental price growth accelerates for a tenth month – Hamptons
Yet the agency's analysis suggests most new first-time buyers are paying more in mortgage payments than they previously paid in rent.
Supply squeeze pushes London rents to record high
The capital's rental stock has fallen 9% in the last year, while tenant demand has risen 6%.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 41, 2026
The number of sales agreed and listing going under offer fell back again last week...
Buyer demand slips again as the Budget looms
'There’s certainly an element of buyers adopting a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Autumn Budget,' notes eXp after analysing Rightmove listings.
Luxury London lettings hit record levels as international buyers bide their time
Wealthy residents 'have not turned away' from Prime Central London, says JLL.