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- Property & Planning · London
London buyers see modest demand lift but price pressure persists
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported a net balance of 19% of professionals seeing buyer enquiries drop in August, but price‑fall reports eased to 28% from 29% in July. Rightmove added that buyer demand rose 5% between 1 and 5 September, offering a small boost for London house hunters.
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Property & Planning · LondonWandsworth and Waltham Forest lead London first-time buyer activity
Wandsworth and Waltham Forest have been identified as leading areas for first-time buyer activity in the UK. Dartford in Kent was named the top commuter hotspot overall, with London boroughs showing strong performance despite higher property prices.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon house prices fall 3.1% in year to July 2026
House prices in London have seen an annual decline of 3.1% in the 12 months to July 2026, with the average asking price now standing at £646,451. Commuter towns such as Haywards Heath and Maidenhead experienced more significant drops.
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Property & PlanningLondon exodus fuels seaside property price surge
As hundreds of thousands leave the capital, seaside towns are experiencing a property boom. Broadstairs, Kent, has seen sea-view properties rise by over £128,000 since 2019, outpacing national averages and reflecting a wider trend of coastal desirability.
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