It's a pretty buoyant market in the capital, partly driven by city bonuses.
The market has picked up quickly this year. Properties are selling more quickly and stock levels are declining.
Without their strong performance, the national figures would have been in negative territory, as you would expect at this time of year.
We expect prices to fluctuate within a fairly narrow range according to local supply and demand, with property having to be accurately priced or it will not sell.
Buyers wishing to acquire property in the most popular boroughs face increasing competition. First time buyers may have to look outside London to be able to afford their first home.
Properties are selling more quickly and stock levels declining.
