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What Dubai’s Property Market Told Us in the First Half of 2026

Dubai has a habit of confounding expectations, and the first half of 2026 proved no exception. With regional tensions unsettling the wider picture, buyers holding back and investors treading carefully, how the market would respond was an open questio...

Savills Summer Showcase 2026

This summer, we would love to welcome you as our guest at one of London's most prestigious property events.   This is an invitation-only two-day event bringing together leading investors, developers and project principals from around the w...

London Rents at an All-Time High: What It Means for Investors in 2026

The average rent in London has reached £2,290 per calendar month, the highest level ever recorded in the capital. In a market where structural supply shortfalls and sustained corporate and international demand are pulling in the same direction, this ...

From the Middle East to the United Kingdom: Education Security Is Reshaping Housing Demand

A recent Financial Times report reveals a marked increase in interest from families in Dubai and the Gulf states in UK independent schools, driven by regional instability. Simon Brian, headmaster of St Leonards School, told the newspaper: “Regiona...

MPC Meeting concluded: Bank Rate Held at 3.75%

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8 to 1 on 30 April to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75%. One member voted in favour of a 0.25 percentage point increase to 4%.   The decision reflects the uncertainty created by the ong...

London 2026 Perspective: What “Global #1” and a Strong Safety Profile Can Mean for Investors

London being named the world’s best city,  alongside analyses suggesting it presents a safer picture than commonly perceived, is more than a headline. For investors, these signals can translate into practical advantages. In this article, we outline w...

London Once Again at the Top: The World’s Best City and One of the Safest.

Congratulations, London. We are delighted to share two positive pieces of news about London this week: 1) London is once again ranked No. 1 in the World’s Best Cities 2026. In the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking by Resonance + Ipsos, London sec...

Reading the UK Market in 2026: Rate Expectations, Mortgage Dynamics and Product Selection

Piccadilly Estates – Weekly Market Note After reviewing the latest commentary from Savills and Knight Frank alongside the Financial Times news flow, three themes stand out this week: interest-rate expectations, how mortgage products are being priced,...

UK Inflation Eases to 3%: What This Could Mean for Mortgages and Property Decisions in 2026

Dr Sinan Düztaş Inflation is one of the headline indicators many investors watch in the UK, because it can influence the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy direction and, in turn, the way mortgage pricing evolves. The latest official release indicates UK...

2026: A More Buyer-Led UK Market Window – More Choice, Stronger Negotiation

Entering 2026, several mainstream indicators suggest the UK sales market is moving into a phase where buyers can compare more options and negotiate more deliberately. This is not a “one-way market”, but the balance of power looks more even than it ha...