"As we enter August and the summer holiday period properly, many - including this column’s regular author, Lucian Cook - are enjoying a well-earned break. The housing market on the other hand never sits still, and last month was no exception."

"Local Government Pension Schemes: The Sleeping Giant of UK Housing Investment?"

"We discuss the key trends emerging across the UK’s prime rental markets and our outlook moving forward. From locations driving rental growth, to varying price expectations and the reasons behind the notable differences in performance."

"Price sensitivity percolates from prime central London into the top end of Britain’s regional property markets"

"Scotland’s prime market has shown resilience so far in 2025, with more agreed sales and steady prices, led by demand for family homes in popular suburbs. Looking ahead, Scotland’s comparative value on offer will underpin the prime market, with well-presented and competitively priced properties continuing to attract premium offers"

"Tax concerns are the driving force behind fresh price falls across prime London"

"Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, policy U-turns and concerns over the changing tax environment, earlier this week we released the results of our prime house price indices."

"This briefing note summarises the changes taking place in PRS and highlights the importance of encouraging investment into the sector to meet Government housebuilding targets and help replace stock that is being sold by small individual landlords."

"Last month we reported a softening of house price growth over the first four months of the year. On Monday, Nationwide reported that annual price growth edged up marginally to 3.5%. And there are plenty more lessons we can learn from the events of the past month, too. "

"A more resilient than expected first quarter is set against a more cautious market"