Market Index
Edinburgh house prices return to positive growth
'Buyer sentiment is improving' in the Scottish capital, says Knight Frank, as £1mn+ homes lead on price growth.
Industry Reactions: UK HPI suggests house prices steadying as inflation eases
The average UK house price in February was just 0.2% lower than in the same month last year. Our panel of estate agents, buying agents and mortgage brokers weigh-in on the latest official data.
‘Noteworthy resurgence’ for global prime property price growth
Knight Frank’s latest international indices tell of renewed positivity across luxury housing markets.
Rental growth continues to cool as supply rises & demand eases
Average rents in Inner London have nudged up by just 0.4% over the last 12 months, while the national average has climbed 6.7%.
Property market ‘marching ahead’ as buyer demand climbs – RICS
Surveyors report an 'improving outlook' for the housing market.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 14, 2024
Sales and rental supply continues to improve across prime London, while agreed sales remain relatively thin on the ground.
Propertymark predicts ‘further price corrections but only in the short-term’ as home-buyer demand dips
Deal numbers jumped but new buyer registrations fell back in February, reports estate agency trade body.
‘Mismatch’ between tenant & landlord expectations grows as rental price inflation eases
'A shift in market conditions has caused the gap between landlord and tenant expectations to widen,' says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 13, 2024
Sales and rental supply continue to build across London's prime postcodes, as fewer deals are agreed but more new instructions come to market.
Property industry reactions: Mortgage approvals climb for fifth month
'The recovery in housing market activity is taking hold despite an uncertain start to the year for mortgage rates,' comments Simon Gammon, Managing Partner at Knight Frank Finance.
Prime property market shows ‘signs of recovery’ as values ‘turn a corner’
The latest Savills indices point to a more positive outlook for top-end property markets in London and the regions, although prices remain sensitive.
Housing market activity ‘improves across all key measures’ – Zoopla
The average discount between asking price and agreed purchase price narrowed from 4.5% in November to 3.9% in March 2024.