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Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals drop again
'The market is likely to remain turgid until we see inflation brought under control and talk of interest rate rises return to talk of interest rate cuts,' comments one influential pundit.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 43, 2026
Another subdued week for agents in the capital, although we did see a bump in new sales supply.
Property price drops spread as buyer choice builds
35% of UK homes are in areas that have seen property prices fall over the last 12 months, rising to 85% across London and the South East.
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%.