"During the heatwave of 1976 there were 15 consecutive days where the temperature exceeded 32 degrees somewhere in the UK."

"Australia’s housing market is losing momentum, but the slowdown is not being felt evenly. Affordability is reshaping buyer demand, Brisbane’s standout run is entering a new phase, and new restrictions on SMSF investment could add further pressure to an already constrained development pipeline."

"This month it is not just inspired by the usual raft of statistics, but also a certain Australian pop diva with a new series on Netflix; just to lighten the mood a little."

"While the dust has somewhat settled on last months’ Federal Budget, the market response has been mixed – with many criticising the changes will weaken an already stuttering residential market in the wake of rising interest rates. But opportunities remain for those quick to adapt, as we unpick the parts of the market likely to strengthen in response to the changes."

"Introducing ‘The Residential Review’: Monthly insights from across Australia, analysed by Savills Research. There’s plenty to unpack in our first monthly update, as another rate hike, rising fuel costs and the ongoing stand-off in Iran continue to dominate the headlines."

"All eyes on the election as rising mortgage rates pose risk to positive outlook"

"Despite recent headwinds, coastal and waterfront homes continue to appeal to a wide range of buyers, particularly now that values have recalibrated to more sustainable levels"

"Despite a year shaped by geopolitical tension, elevated interest rates and shifting capital flows, global prime residential markets demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025. Capital values rose 1.8% globally, while rental growth reached 2.2%, reinforcing the enduring appeal of high-quality homes in the world’s leading cities."

"Against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, policy U-turns and concerns over the changing tax environment, earlier this week we released the results of our prime house price indices."