Wimbledon property market drops ball ahead of Grand Slam Property Wimbledon’s property market has suffered an unforced error ahead of next month’s Grand Slam, as house prices slip in spite of the world-renowned tournament. Home to the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, prices in the south-west suburb have fallen by almost 12 per cent over the last year, according to research conducted by independent estate [...]
Berkeley warns of London housing slowdown in call for ‘political leadership’ from Burnham Property Berkeley has called for “strong political leadership” on housebuilding from potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham as it warned that London is on course to miss its housing targets. The capital’s biggest housebuilder issued a swathe of demands to policymakers, warning that there is “no prospect of material improvement” on housebuilding “without more decisive intervention” from [...]
House prices slump again in London’s wealthiest areas Property London house prices fell again in March, as the capital’s wealthiest areas continued to see significant drop-offs in house values. House prices in London fell by 2.1 per cent in the year to March, though this drop was slightly softer than the 3.1 per cent in the year to February, according to the Office for [...]
London’s prime property market isn’t collapsing May 12, 2026 Contrary to popular belief, London's prime property market isn't failing. But it is fundamentally changing, writes David Austin.
The Debate: Is the Renters’ Rights Act good for London landlords? May 6, 2026 The Renters Rights' Act has completely rewritten the landlord-tenant relationship. But can it benefit both sides?
Londoners wait far longer to sell homes as stamp duty weighs on confidence April 29, 2026 The wait for a London house sale is six days longer now than last year, as the capital sees the “greatest impact” from stamp duty and the Iran war’s hit to property confidence. The average time it takes for a house in the capital to be snapped up once it is listed on the market [...]
London house prices sink again as wealthiest areas hit April 22, 2026 House prices in London have fallen for the seventh consecutive month, as the capital’s luxury hot spots saw huge slumps in value. House prices dropped more than 12 per cent in Westminster – which includes in-demand areas like Mayfair and Knightsbridge – and 11 per cent in Kensington and Chelsea. The average house price in [...]
‘Soul destroying’: Why London’s luxury property market has taken the biggest hit in a decade April 16, 2026 It’s been almost three years since Emma first put her Kensington home on the market. With an initial asking price of just over £4m, she turned down a number of early low-ball offers before accepting one only slightly below what she’d wanted. But after months of dithering, the buyer pulled out at the last minute. [...]
‘Entirely avoidable’: Build-to-rent housebuilding slows as London planning wait doubles April 15, 2026 The construction of build-to-rent homes in Britain is in danger of grinding to a halt as the planning wait for London homes has almost doubled in this decade. The number of build-to-rent homes under construction has fallen for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to data shared exclusively with City AM. The government has pledged to [...]
Middle East expats rush back to London, luxury property rents spike April 10, 2026 An influx of people who have recently moved to the Middle East are now seeking short-term refuge in London, pushing up rents in the capital’s luxury property market – according to a leading estate agency. British, European and North American nationals have rushed to snap up short-term rentals in high-value London properties since the Iran [...]