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In response, Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves, said: “The latest figures suggest that the housing market is finding its footing following a period of considerable economic uncertainty..."

Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves: “Buyers aren’t moving at the pace we’ve seen in previous years, largely because current market conditions and an oversupply of stock are affording them the luxury of both time and choice".

Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves, London, said: “Buyers aren’t moving at the pace we’ve seen in previous years, largely because current market conditions and an oversupply of stock are affording them the luxury of both time and choice.”

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The average rental yield across London now stands at 5%, up from 4.9% a year ago, says a high profile lettings agency. Benham and Reeves says this demonstrates the continued resilience of the capital’s rental market despite wider economic uncertainty.

"Saving for a deposit remains the single biggest barrier to homeownership, particularly in higher-value markets such as London, where buyers must accumulate a substantial amount of capital before they can even begin their homebuying journey," said Marc Von Grundherr at estate agency Benham and Reeves.

Benham and Reeves found that average rental yields across the capital increased to 5% in March 2026, up from 4.9% a year earlier.

“The housing market has become a marathon rather than a sprint, but buyers are still crossing the finish line,” said Marc von Grundherr, director of Benham and Reeves.

"Saving for a deposit remains the single biggest barrier to ​homeownership, particularly in higher-value markets such as London where buyers must accumulate a substantial amount of capital before they ​can even begin their homebuying journey," said Marc Von Grundherr at estate agency Benham and Reeves.

Marc von Grundherr, Director of Benham and Reeves, says: “The housing market has become a marathon rather than a sprint, but buyers are still crossing the finish line. Whilst we’re not seeing the consistently strong monthly rates of growth seen in previous years, house prices continue to strengthen on an annual basis, and market activity remains remarkably resilient.”