Central London Property Prices Fall Sharply Amid UK House Price Rise
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Central London Property Prices Fall Sharply Amid UK House Price Rise

By Dr. Priya Sharma, Property Markets Analyst · 24 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by This Is Money Mortgages. Read the original article for full details.

Central London Property Prices Decline

According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, property prices in central London are falling dramatically. The headline report notes that, while UK house prices overall have risen in May, properties in one London borough have experienced a significant decline over the past year.

This trend may be relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring market shifts in London, as falling prices could impact rental demand and property turnover in affected areas. The report highlights the contrast between the broader UK property market and specific central London locations.


Source: This Is Money Mortgages
About the author
Dr. Priya Sharma
Property Markets Analyst

Dr. Priya Sharma writes The Property AI's data-led coverage of UK property markets — rental indices, sold-price trends, mortgage flows, and regional analysis. Articles bylined Dr. Sharma cite ONS, Land Registry, Bank of England, and primary research data.

PhD Economics. Specialises in: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Land Registry data, regional rental analysis, mortgage approvals trends.

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