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Prime London transactions dwindle as supply outpaces demand
'Activity in the property market is likely to soften as the Westminster drama escalates further,' warns Knight Frank's research chief following the Green Party's by-election triumph.
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals dipped further in January
Fresh Bank of England data reveals another drop in mortgage lending for house purchases.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 08, 2026
Agreed sales volumes dwindle further.
Sales listings hit decade high – Zoopla
Rising supply is keeping price inflation in check, reports property portal, as more accessible mortgages bolster mainstream market activity.
London renter competition eases despite seasonal bounce
Foxtons registered 18% fewer would-be tenants in January 2026 than in January 2025, while rental supply increased by 6%.
UK HPI Industry Reactions: Annual house price growth slipped to 2.4% in December
Regional disparities persist, with London property values falling by 1% through 2025, according to the latest official house price index.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 07, 2026
41% fewer sales were agreed in Week 07 2026 compared to the same seven day period last year, and 25% fewer in the year to date.
Asking prices ‘stand still’ after January jump
'2026 is shaping up to be a good year to buy,' declares Rightmove as asking prices stay flat in February.
London’s average rent has fallen 1.3% in the last year
But 'the pace of decline has stabilised' across the UK, reports Hamptons in its latest lettings index.
Surveyors flag ‘early signs of a housing market recovery’
Monthly RICS survey finds 'several indicators becoming less downbeat' in January.
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 06, 2026
The doldrums continue, with Agreed Sales down by a quarter compared to last year.
Land values drop as ‘pressures build’ for SME housebuilders
But Savills remains 'optimistic' about the outlook for the development land market in 2026.