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Prime real estate values across 44 top-tier cities increased by an average of 3.2% in 2024.

45% fewer prime resi sales were agreed across the capital in Week 5 2025 than in Week 5 2024.

'A lot of clients have elected to rent as opposed to buy' in the face of tax reforms, says Knight Frank.

'Stability returned to the land market' last year, reports Savills - but 'pressures on costs continues.'

Mortgage approvals were up 28% year-on-year in December, and the Bank of England thinks 'there is still optimism for further mortgage approval increases in the coming months, if bank rate cuts materialise.

Agreed sales are running 12% up compared to last year, reports property portal.

17% fewer sales have been agreed in the capital's prime postcodes in January this year compared to the same period in 2024.

New Rightmove data show rising supply & easing demand - but the rental market remains 'very hot'.

A slow start to the year continues in prime London.

Property portal reports significant January jumps for both new sales listings & asking prices.

Top-end rental markets are adjusting to a 'new normal', says Savills.

But Hamptons believes 'the recovery in stock levels has peaked', which may put upward pressure on rents this year.