While the London sales market is, unsurprisingly, difficult to predict at the moment, we are cautiously optimistic and there are strong indications that the current market is noticeably healthier than at this time last year. Enquiries and transaction levels are picking up steadily and confidence is increasing slowly, with two types of buyer driving this …

Continue reading “The London property sales market – May 2019”

Understandably, we continue to see caution amongst property buyers in London, who tend to be reluctant to commit to a purchase at the moment, instead holding back, awaiting a final decision on the way forward with Brexit. However, enquiries are continuing to come in steadily and we have been starting to see more buyers submitting …

Continue reading “The London sales market – April 2019”

Almost daily we are asked how the property sales market in London is holding up in the face of Brexit.  So this is probably a good time to explain the situation as we see it at the moment. First, it’s important to point out that, when it comes to property sales, there are two very …

Continue reading “The London sales market – March 2019”

Although temporary uncertainty around Brexit negotiations is having an effect on the housing market in London, prompting a ‘wait and see’ approach amongst many potential buyers, properties are selling and we believe the market is now bottoming out.  The proviso is that sellers must be realistic about the price they expect to achieve. After decades …

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