Latest London property market news & updates

Zoopla reported an impressive 6% increase in UK property sales this June compared to last year, marking the fastest rate spike in four years. This growth in sales volume is directly linked to the availability of additional homes on the market, which is 14% more than a year ago. Low prices excite investors as sales …

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Despite a decade-high number of homes for sale in the UK, the average asking price of new sellers saw a healthy 0.6% increase (+£2,335) in May, signalling a robust Spring market. The number of sales agreed was also 6% higher than the same time last year, marking a seasonal best average for the previous four …

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Despite the end of the relaxed stamp duty earlier in March, London’s property market continues to show resilience, with an increase in both buyer demand and the number of new sellers entering the market. While property prices continue to grow steadily, an expanding economy and a drop in inflation are among the other positives for …

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You’d be forgiven for thinking that there were no plots of land left to be developed in Camden, North-West London, such is its international reputation for pristine period architecture and cool hipster vibes. It does, however, share one thing with its Zone 2 neighbourhoods and that is a commercial history that has left it with …

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What we are currently witnessing is a robust London rental sector responding to cautious prospective tenants by easing off the throttle rather than slamming on the breaks. And according to property portal Zoopla, although demand for rental properties is up by 17%, there are also 11% more properties available. The narrowing of this supply/demand gap …

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Landlords hoping to attract high-earning professional tenants are finding plenty to get excited about in the various new property developments being launched and of course, St George continues to lead the way here. Whole new communities are being established in areas that had previously only experienced stagnation or decline, while new phases are revitalising already …

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The competition to sell a property is at its highest at this time of the year since 2015, giving buyers the upper hand in terms of choice of properties.

Whether it’s an influx of buyers from Hong Kong after the launch of the BNO Visa or savvy investors from India and China who appreciate the value of a London education for their children, the UK capital’s property market is a hotspot for overseas investment.

According to a recent report in The Times, around 25% of London homes in the super-prime category, featuring properties valued at over £15m, were purchased by American buyers last year.

Every year, as spring approaches London, there’s a sense of cheer as residents welcome the blossoming season by spending time at either one or more of the 3,000 parks the city has. Public parks and green spaces have been the bedrock of urban planning in London for centuries.

Latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that average house prices in the UK rose by 4.6% YoY in December 2024, marking its fastest increase since January 2023.

Home to popular South-West London landmarks and newly created public spaces, such as the renewed Battersea Power Station, Thames Pathway and New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms has transformed into a hub of residential activity in London’s thriving property market.