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Unexpected dip for mortgage lending in November
Bank of England data show a decline in mortgage approvals as 2024 drew to a close.
Housing market ‘ends 2024 on a high’ as sales pipeline runs hot
'It remains a buyer’s market and signs of increased caution amongst home buyers will keep UK house price growth in check over 2025,' says Zoopla.
London rents fell 2% in 2024, reports Foxtons
'Steady demand & rising supply' are shaping the capital's lettings market, says agency.
Industry Reactions: October’s UK HPI suggests rising house price growth
The average UK house price increased by 3.2% in the last year, while London's average has remained nearly static.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 50, 2024
An unseasonable jump in properties going under offer.
Rental price growth eases to a four-year low
'After an unprecedented four-year boom, rental growth for newly let properties has slowed to a crawl,' says Hamptons' research chief.
Sales market activity up despite the ‘usual seasonal lull’ – Rightmove
Asking prices dipped 1.7% in the last month, but buying activity 'remains strong' compared to last year.
Property market outlook ‘remains relatively positive’ – RICS
Surveyors noted 'a steady improvement in buyer demand across the residential market' in November - but warn 'the broader macro environment is likely to pose additional headwinds moving forward.'
Rents climb at slowest pace in over three years
Zoopla predicts average rents will increase by another 4% through 2025.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 49, 2024
Deal numbers are falling sharply as the year comes to a close.
Viewing activity climbs as buyers look to beat Stamp Duty rise
'The sales market is set to see a trend unlike those historically seen across the winter months,' says Propertymark.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 48, 2024
5% fewer sales were agreed across the capital's prime postcodes in Week 48 2024 than in Week 47, and 6% fewer than in the same seven day period last year