‘The rapid rise in mortgage rates is really beginning to hit buyers’ budgets’ – Rightmove
London has bucked the national trend this month, posting a 2.5% jump in average asking prices.
What to read next
Industry Reactions: Mortgage approvals drop to lowest level since 2023
Fresh Bank of England data suggests home-buying activity is slow and slowing.
Property industry reactions: Mortgage approvals declined in July
New Bank of England data illustrates 'the concerns and difficulties facing buyers', comments one prime resi pundit.
‘Buyer demand is starting to recover,’ reports property portal as searches rise 7%
Zoopla flags signs of a traditional Autumn resurgence for housing market activity.
Most read
Finchatton takes on one of Chelsea’s biggest development prizes
Exclusive: Super-prime heavyweight drafted in to steer landmark PCL scheme promising 78 residences with 'world-class' amenities.
Former Knight Frank Private Office partner launches buying agency
Senior figure sets up independent operation focused on high-value acquisitions.
London sales slump to six-year low as price cuts surge
Fresh analysis of LonRes data reveals agreed sales in the first nine months of 2026 were 22% below the five-year average, and 36% below 2021 levels.
Regent’s Park trophy home once asking £32mn reportedly sells for £11.5mn
Historic Nash-designed mansion changes hands for 44% less than its 2013 purchase price, according to Bloomberg.
Super-prime London developer unveils Dubai debut
Valouran teams up with fellow PCL luxury specialist on a high-end townhouse project in the emirate.
In Pictures: ‘One of Surrey’s most extraordinary country houses’ hits the market at nearly £14mn
Grade I-listed medieval manor - reunited as a single residence after more than 70 years - comes with a moat, 34 acres and Kelly Hoppen interiors.
New head of sales at Knight Frank Islington
Sophie McCarthy takes the reins after 17 years with the agency.
Albion Nord builds senior team as international ambitions grow
Super-prime design studio makes quartet of high-level appointments as it expands its portfolio across the UK and overseas.
Luxury London lettings hit record levels as international buyers bide their time
Wealthy residents 'have not turned away' from Prime Central London, says JLL.
Another London agency flags signs of sales market ‘stabilisation’
Chestertons joins other big-name firms in detecting an improvement.
LATEST ARTICLES
Top-flight London design studio expands into Middle East
Laura Hammett is opening a permanent base in Dubai next month.
Prime London rental yields hit 17-year high
Landlord caution over regulatory changes and higher taxes contributes to constrained supply.
‘The rapid rise in mortgage rates is really beginning to hit buyers’ budgets’ – Rightmove
London has bucked the national trend this month, posting a 2.5% jump in average asking prices.
Rental price growth accelerates for a tenth month – Hamptons
Yet the agency's analysis suggests most new first-time buyers are paying more in mortgage payments than they previously paid in rent.
Lettings veteran launches prime rental search agency
New venture GH Property specialises in sourcing high-end rental homes across the Home Counties.