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London residential property market decline
Overview
The London property market has faced significant downturns in sales volume and real value. In August 2026, prime property sales reached their lowest August levels since 2008, with transactions falling 19% year-on-year. During this period, sellers increasingly accepted discounts, averaging 10.4% to secure deals, while half of the available stock saw price reductions.
Subsequent analysis indicates that real prices for London flats have fallen below 2017 levels. While nominal prices have shown signs of stabilization, high inflation since 2022 has eroded real property values. Market performance remains inconsistent across different housing types and regions; for instance, while flat values declined, terraced houses saw a 40% increase in value, and specific areas like Kensington & Chelsea experienced a 26% drop from their 2018 peaks.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesLondon flat prices fall below 2017 levels
London flat prices have dropped below 2017 levels in real terms, with average costs falling to £6,639 per square metre due to inflation, according to an analysis of over one million transactions.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesLondon prime property sales hit lowest August since 2008
Prime London property sales hit their lowest August level since 2008, with transactions down 19% and average prices falling 7% year-on-year.
Sources
it-boltwise.de · propertyindustryeye.com · propertywire.com · thenegotiator.co.uk · toray.co.jp