Property transactions slide 17 per cent in October as hangover from high mortgage rates drags on November 30, 2023 The number of new homes bought in October was 17 per cent lower than the year before, as high mortgage rates during the summer led to lower activity, according to the latest figures from HMRC.
Mortgage approvals are up. Does this mean the housing market is finally recovering? November 29, 2023 The number of mortgage approvals ticked up in October, new data has revealed. Is this a sign the housing market is recovering?
New York tightens leash on home working as London TWaTs lag behind November 28, 2023 Employees' hesitancy to return to the office full time has had an impact on the health of commercial properties, especially in the City.
London sellers failing to acknowledge the property market has ‘begun rebalancing’ November 28, 2023 Desperate London home sellers have been accepting average discounts of as much as £25k on asking prices as the property market has seized up.
Misery for London retailers as they face £575m business rates bill November 27, 2023 Retail properties in London could be faced with an extra £575.55m in business rates next year as they are not eligible for support measures.
PPHE to develop new 179-room London Victoria hotel as ‘midscale lifestyle’ market grows November 27, 2023 PPHE Hotel Group has been granted planning permission to build a new 179-room hotel below the Park Plaza Victoria London property.
Advertisers bump up spending on Rightmove despite ‘volatile’ housing market November 27, 2023 Advertisers are upping their spend in the battle for eyeballs on housing marketplace Rightmove.
Michael Gove: Current levels of migration placing pressure on housing crisis November 27, 2023 Michael Gove has said current levels of migration were putting pressure on housing, after last week’s figures showed a huge spike in people coming to this country. The veteran Tory politician and secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities who previously ran for leadership positions admitted the government hadn’t built enough homes ‘for [...]
Mortgage rates won’t dip below four per cent this year, experts say November 26, 2023 Mortgage rates are unlikely to dip below four per cent before the end of this year, industry experts told City A.M.
London’s mega wealthy turn to renting amid high interest rates November 24, 2023 London’s ultra wealthy are opting to rent instead of snapping up homes as high interest rates and a tough buyer market have dampened interest.