UK house prices surge:London leads charge with biggest property market rise for 18 months as buyers shake off 'Brexit drama'

Last year's would-be buyers are returning to the market, fuelling the UK's biggest annual house price jump since July 2018.

House prices rose at their fastest pace in 18 months in February with the London market rebounding “at an astounding rate” after three years of flatlining.

Across the country, prices were up by 2.3 per cent year on year, the biggest annual jump since July 2018, according to latest figures from Nationwide.

The charge is being led by the capital, where buyers have flooded back since Boris Johnson’s election win.

Guy Harrington, chief executive of property lender Glenhawk, said: “Just how quickly the market seems to have recovered may be surprising even the most optimistic of observers.”

Jonathan Hopper, chief executive of buyers Garrington Property Finders, said: “2020 is off to a flying start, as the flock of New Year househunters has been swelled by thousands of would-be buyers who sat on their hands last year while the Brexit drama played out.”

Agents Chestertons said the number of buyers registering in Notting Hill had more than doubled in January and February compared with 2019.

Sellers are also returning, Chestertons said, with 31 per cent more properties coming on the market across London, and 64 per cent more in central locations.

However, some agents cautioned that the rebound could be swiftly halted if the coronavirus outbreak worsens and continues to hammer financial markets. One said there were already early signs of viewings starting to slow down.

Lucy Pendleton, property expert at estate agents James Pendleton, said: “If the frightening headlines continue into March, it’s inevitable that this crisis will have some effect on buyers’ attitudes as they watch the value of their other assets shrink.”

There are also concerns that Chancellor Rishi Sunak could signal higher property taxes, particularly on more expensive properties, in his first Budget next month.

Fonte:https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/uk-house-prices-surge-london-property-market-brexit-drama-a137041.html

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