From art to ‘silent architecture’, and high tech to dry cleaning cupboards, Zoe Dare Hall explores the 2026 property trends

Agents across prime central London report substantial discounts on homes in some of the capital’s most prestigious developments and an increase in new listings, discovers Zoe Dare Hall

Although momentum came and went during 2025, agents around the UK report that exceptional country houses continued to sell, proving that quality and sensible pricing still cut through uncertainty

“The failure of economists to forecast recessions is virtually unblemished,” notes Prakash Loungani, assistant director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This includes the economists at the IM

Imagine a typical flatshare, and you might picture students or young professionals. But a quiet shift is taking place at the other end of the age spectrum, as an increasing number of older people turn

The leisure sector is but part of the gigantic services sector, which accounts for roughly 80% of UK GDP. The latter encompasses everything from professional services such as solicitors and accountant