Buyers wishing to acquire property in the most popular boroughs face increasing competition. First time buyers may have to look outside London to be able to afford their first home. |
It's a pretty buoyant market in the capital, partly driven by city bonuses. |
Properties are selling more quickly and stock levels declining. |
The market has picked up quickly this year. Properties are selling more quickly and stock levels are declining. |
We expect prices to fluctuate within a fairly narrow range according to local supply and demand, with property having to be accurately priced or it will not sell. |
Without their strong performance, the national figures would have been in negative territory, as you would expect at this time of year. |