Research
Ranked: The property features that drive the most enquiries from buyers & renters
Fixer-uppers are in high demand, says Rightmove.
Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
Buy-to-let rental incomes increase despite shrinking portfolios
"We would suggest landlords think twice before offloading," says estate agency boss, as rising rents "more than offset" increased costs...
Downsizers ‘place a greater significance on the emotions of moving, as opposed to the financials’, says Savills
A lack of suitable stock remains the biggest single constraint preventing downsizers and empty nesters from making a move, suggests new research, followed closely by emotional attachment - with financial…
10 key trends: Inside the mind of Chinese High Net Worth Individuals
A panel of property and luxury lifestyle insiders address the shifting wants and needs of China's richest people when it comes to international investment, real estate and wealth matters - including insights…
Land values see biggest decline on record as economic downturn bites
A major survey of housebuilders confirms “growing concerns” within the sector over the short-term outlook for the UK economy.
Why building more high-end homes is good for London
"In general, building new market-rate homes makes other housing more affordable," concludes a recent report by the Greater London Authority.
Countryside house prices outpace coastal hotspots
"Buyers who are being priced out of the seaside are diverting their search to nearby countryside spots," suggests eXp UK.
Property sector is on the cusp of a ‘technological revolution’; here’s how to drive it forward
"There is a technological revolution underway in the property industry, with data enabled opportunities to change further and faster," says the Geospatial Commission, as it outlines practical tech-led…
Global wealth has fallen – but is set to rise by 38% over the next five years
World wealth and millionaire numbers declined last year, but economists expect growth to return soon.
Tenant Trends 2023: Households are ‘prioritising the neighbourhoods over the home’
"There is less emphasis being placed on the home itself and more on what the local area can provide," says JLL after surveying private renters across London and the UK.
400,000 UK rental homes ‘lost’ since 2016
CBRE estimates that landlords have sold 126,500 rental properties since 2022, as mortgage rates and other costs have escalated.