London flats back in fashion after pandemic “race for space”

<p>New property data suggests London flats are back in fashion again, after demand for apartments in the city dropped during the pandemic.</p><br><p>According to one survey flat prices are now outpacing the overall property market in five London boroughs; including Barking &amp; Dagenham, Greenwich and Hackney.</p><br><p>Meanwhile, Rightmove says it’s seen a complete reversal in demand from bigger houses to flats since the second half of last year.</p><br><p>The Evening Standard’s Associate Editor Jonathan Prynn, and Homes and Property Editor Prudence Ivey discuss this sudden rise in demand for flats, and what it means for the capital.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>