Research
New-builds accounting for less than 1% of London home sales in 2025
New-build transactions 'have all but dried up', warns estate agency.
Second home purchases have tumbled in prime London
The Land Registry's count of 'Category B' transactions in prime London is down by more than 50% compared to last year.
Ranked: London’s new-build hotspots & slow zones
'Red tape & rising costs are stifling new-build availability across the capital,' warns estate agency.
‘A fundamental reshaping of the global wealth landscape’: Europe re-emerges as a prime destination for the super-rich
'What we’re witnessing is more than just a demographic shift,' says Knight Frank, as the firm reveals who is buying what, where, and why...
Stock & Awe: Mapping London’s ‘evolving’ super-prime development landscape
HNW buyers 'can currently tap into an unusually wide super-prime new-build offering' in the capital, writes Katy Warrick of Savills, as shifting trends present challenges & opportunities for luxury developers.
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.