Market Index

60% of the 30 cities analysed in the Savills Prime Residential World Cities index saw positive capital growth through the first half of 2024, "reflecting a level of relative confidence in the asset class.

There are still 'good deals to be had' in prime London, says Coutts Bank, as demand, supply & prices climb.

New LonRes data tells us that 23% fewer sales were agreed last week than in the previous seven days, and 26% fewer than in the same week last year.

Property portal expects 'a positive second half of the year for market activity more than house prices.'

The latest Bank of England data 'suggest that buyer and seller confidence remain consistent despite recent political changes,' says OnTheMarket chief Jason Tebb.

There has been a bounce in homes going under offer and in new sales instruction following the election, but agreed sales in the capital's prime postcodes remain thin-on-the-ground.

Asking rents have hit another record high, as each lettings listing receives an average of 17 enquiries.

Investors are shying away from buy-to-let, says Hamptons, reducing lettings supply and pushing up rental prices.

Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'

Tenant demand has jumped 15% in the last month, reoports Foxtons, but remains lower than at this time last year.

London property values have increased for the first time on an annual basis since May 2023.

Things continue to be relatively quiet in Prime Central London, with less home-buying and selling activity taking place in Week 28 2024 compared to the same seven day period in previous years.