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The capital's deal drought continues.

Buying activity has been 'stable' so far this month, says portal, but 'it’s too early to tell what may happen later down the line' as geopolitical instability affects the global economy.

Following many months of declines, London has seen the biggest rent rises of any region, reports Hamptons.

Sentiment around London property price growth cooled sharply in February, according to the latest RICS survey.

There was a spike in news sales instructions across London's prime postcodes last week, but agreed sales remained thin on the ground.

Agreed Sales volumes improved by a third from Week 08 to Week 09, but remained more than 25% lower year-on-year.

'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.

Fresh Bank of England data reveals another drop in mortgage lending for house purchases.

Agreed sales volumes dwindle further.

Rising supply is keeping price inflation in check, reports property portal, as more accessible mortgages bolster mainstream market activity.

Foxtons registered 18% fewer would-be tenants in January 2026 than in January 2025, while rental supply increased by 6%.

Regional disparities persist, with London property values falling by 1% through 2025, according to the latest official house price index.