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August 26, 2025
Base Rate Relief: Bank of England Shift Boosts Mortgage Market Momentum
Winkworth reports that the latest data from the Bank of England offers fresh encouragement for home buyers and movers, with signs that the mortgage market is regaining pace as interest rates ease.
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August 26, 2025
How to Sell Your London Home Quickly in 2025
At Winkworth, we know that selling a home in London’s fast-moving market takes more than just listing it and waiting for offers. With buyer demand remaining strong — Rightmove reported a 6% rise in home sales this June compared with last year — well-presented and correctly priced properties are still attracting swift interest, even in a competitive environment.
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August 26, 2025
Prime London Rental Market Strengthens as Corporate Relocations and Overseas Students Drive Demand
At Winkworth, we’re seeing growing momentum in London’s prime rental sector, fuelled by a combination of global corporate relocations and a steady influx of international students. Despite wider economic concerns, the capital’s appeal as a business and education hub remains as strong as ever — and this is translating into upward pressure on rental values.
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July 30, 2025
Winkworth Prime Central London Market Update: Summer 2025
From sales momentum to shifting rental trends, our latest Prime Central London report combines internal data with expert insight from across our office network to explore the market in Q2.
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July 18, 2025
How to Structure Your London Property Investment to Minimise Tax
With almost one in three homes in the capital now rented, London remains a magnet for buy-to-let investors drawn by strong rental demand and the city’s long-term growth potential. However, as any seasoned investor knows, a healthy return hinges not just on capital appreciation and rental yield, but also on how tax-efficiently a portfolio is structured.
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July 10, 2025
Signs of Stability Emerging in Prime London Sales Market
After a turbulent couple of years marked by rising interest rates and political uncertainty, signs are emerging that Prime London’s sales market may be approaching a turning point.
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July 07, 2025
International Demand Drives London’s Super-Prime Rental Market in 2025
London’s luxury rental sector continues to attract global attention, with 2025 seeing a marked shift in the makeup of overseas tenants at the very top end of the market. From American A-listers to wealthy families from China and Israel, demand for super-prime homes remains strong, underpinned by London's enduring appeal as a secure, cosmopolitan and globally connected capital.
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July 04, 2025
Why Buying in London Still Makes Sense
It’s easy to be swayed by negative headlines. After all, London’s property market has had a turbulent decade — from Brexit to interest rate hikes, political uncertainty, and a global pandemic. But beneath the surface-level noise, one thing remains clear: the capital continues to stand strong.
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June 23, 2025
Supply Dwindles, Demand Soars: Prime Central London Lettings Market Rebounds Big Time
After a quieter winter period, the Prime Central London lettings market is showing signs of renewed momentum, according to new figures from Winkworth.
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June 19, 2025
Prime London Market Gains Confidence as 2025 Progresses – What’s Next?
As the UK’s prime property market continues to navigate shifting economic and political conditions, the outlook for Prime Central London (PCL) appears cautiously optimistic—particularly at the top end of the market.
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June 16, 2025
Investors Stay Alert, Steady Market Sparks Cautious Optimism in Property Sector
While confidence among UK property investors has softened, many remain cautiously optimistic about the long-term prospects of the residential sector, according to new data.
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June 12, 2025
Record-Breaking U.S. Demand for UK Homes – What’s Behind the Frenzy?
The UK property market is seeing a significant uptick in interest from across the Atlantic, with enquiries from American buyers rising nearly 20% this year to the highest level in eight years, according to new figures from Rightmove.