Renting now costs an average of £259 more per month than a typical first-time buyer mortgage payment,

72% of respondents to a new survey from LRG have indicated that they prioritise support measures other than stamp duty relief, including lower-deposit mortgages and faster approvals.

Mid-market and lower-value homes have seen prices hold steady or rise slightly, compressing the gap with prime properties for the first time in 30 years.

London saw 45,000 more search enquiries for houses to rent among British tenants, representing a 13% increase, though international demand dropped 21%.

New homes leads for housebuilders on Zoopla rose 53% year-on-year.

London rents have risen 37% over the past five years, reaching £995 per month in Q3 2025.

First-time buyers now pay an average of £2,315 when moving, 6.5% more than last year.

80% LTV products now available across single dwelling, small HMO and short-term let properties.

Newly released data has revealed that many tenants are exceeding recommended rental affordability

Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, explores the potential return of the Mansion Tax and its likely impact on London’s prime property market.