Market Index

'The rapid approach of peak rates is coinciding with a modest improvement in housing market conditions in some key global markets,' says Knight Frank.

House prices have fallen annually for the first time in a decade, according to the latest index from property portal Zoopla, as sales supply improves and a 'buyers' market' continues.

The latest weekly data from LonRes shows a continuing spike in asking price reductions across both sales and rental markets.

Monthly survey of UK estate agencies shows a bounce in market activity through August.

Benham and Reeves highlights a much cooler property market in the capital, although there were several bright spots of prime buying activity in Q3.

A 0.5% monthly increase took the annual rate of change down to just +0.6% in July, according to the latest official house price index.

Deal numbers remain low in prime London, but the number of new listings has improved dramatically in September so far.

Rents remain high as Foxtons reports a seasonal flurry of new rental applicants.

House prices are 'falling in slow motion', with cash buyers able to seize opportunities, says top buying agency.

'Many sellers reacted to the summer holiday hiatus by reducing the asking prices of their properties,' says portal.

'Each passing month has ushered in a new rental market record,' says Aneisha Beveridge, Head of Research at Hamptons, adding:.

“Inquiry levels are strong but not as high as we’ve seen over the last two summers,” said David Mumby, head of prime central London lettings at Knight Frank.