Property agents hope Brexit extension will dispel housing market gloom

They say it could encourage buyers to take advantage of static property prices and cheap fixed-rate mortgages

Published Sun, Apr 21, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    London

    A VARIETY of factors has been keeping a lid on London's residential market's activity and prices for some time.

    Although Brexit has been dominating market sentiment, the buy-to-let market has been under pressure because of other key changes. London's house and apartment market has been weak because the authorities have tightened regulations on foreign corporate purchases.