London Living Market Figures Q2 2026

The mainstream London sales market was muted in Q2 2026, with rising mortgage interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty weighing on buyer demand. Higher mortgage costs for first-time buyers should add to rental demand and rental growth in the near term, as more would-be purchasers stay in the rental market for longer.

Prime Central London showed a split picture. The market recorded the highest number of sales in a single quarter since 2024, but achieved sales values fell by 6.4% year-on-year on a £psf basis.

Explore more in the London Living Market Figures.