Research
Buyers in expensive areas cast wider nets in search of a new home – Zoopla
Southern buyers are looking further afield in search of an affordable next home, reports property portal, while northern househunters tend to stay more local.
Environmental risk now a ‘critical factor’ in UK property deals, industry survey finds
'Overwhelming' majority of property professionals report increased interest & anxiety about heat stress, energy efficiency & flooding.
Ranked: The world’s best cities for ‘living well’ in 2025
Swiss bank Julius Baer has analysed the top locations for wealthy folk 'looking to live the good life'.
Ranked: The cost of buying, owning & selling a $2mn property around the world
New research goes beyond the listing price to reveal the true cost of a high-value residence, from Singapore to London.
Ranked: ‘Best value’ London commuter towns for prime buyers in 2025
Analysis by Savills suggests those prepared to commute 60-90 minutes into the capital save an average of 55% on housing & transport costs.
‘Air conditioning could become a necessity for many buyers,’ claims London estate agency
Just 1.2% of current property listings mention air conditioning.
Ranked: Where people pay the most inheritance tax
Analysis of recently-released HMRC data reveals a 19% jump in the number of estates affected by IHT.
‘The London market has turned a corner,’ reports super-prime agency despite slump in £15mn+ sales
41% fewer ultra-prime sales were agreed in Prime Central London in the first half of this year compared to 2024, but Beauchamp Estates thinks the market is now 'levelling out'.
A sea view adds a third to a property’s value – Rightmove
Property portal reveals the price premium sellers are seeking for a home with a sea view in 2025.
HNW family offices show ‘ambivalence’ toward real estate investments
UBS has surveyed more than 300 single family offices around the world.
Claim: A million UK homes have seen values jump more than 50% in the last five years
But nearly one in six London properties have seen their value fall by more than 5% since the pandemic.
American, Chinese & Israeli tenants ‘dominate’ London’s luxury rental market in 2025
Super-prime lettings agency flags 'influx' of Hollywood A-listers looking for turn-key homes in North London, amongst other trends.