A record 50% of homes sold last year took a price cut
After a subdued 2023, Hamptons expects the supply of homes available to buy to improve this year, although 'confidence could still be vulnerable to economic shocks and global events'.
More than one in five London homes sold in 2023 went above £1mn
17,590 properties have sold for more than £1mn in the capital so far this year - which is 21% of all resi transactions.
More than half of homes sold in September had their asking price reduced
'With some sellers still holding out for last year’s prices, it’s the number of homes changing hands rather than their price that’s bearing the brunt of the slowdown,' says Hamptons.
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