Market Index

Benham and Reeves' index of prime buyer demand increased from Q1 to Q2, but remains down on an annual basis.

Prime London property agents recorded 5% fewer sales in the first half of 2025 than in 2024, while 11% more homes have been listed for sale.

Propertymark finds 'hugely positive signs that the housing market remains resilient amongst economic uncertainty', despite a slump in activity following changes to SDLT thresholds.

The market has been moving slowly since April, with last week's tally of agreed sales some 44% lower than a year ago.

But rental price inflation 'is unlikely to cool much further,' says Hamptons.

Monthly survey suggests sales market activity remains subdued, but is stabilising.

A big spike in new prime rental listings last week, but sales deals remain thin on the ground.

Knight Frank has seen a 15% rise in super-prime London tenancies.

New listings dipped in the Spring Bank Holiday week, as deal numbers remain low.

The latest Bank of England release also shows a continued decline in new mortgage approvals.

Britain's housing market 'sprung into action after Easter', says portal, but price growth remains muted.

Another quiet week for prime London property brokers.