Almost four in 10 London flats were resold for less than their previous purchase price in the 12 months to August 2026, according to repeat-sales analysis by e.surv Chartered Surveyors reported by Property Wire.
The finding highlights a difficult resale market for parts of London’s apartment sector. Unlike houses, flats are commonly sold with leasehold obligations, making buyers more sensitive to the future cost and condition of the building as well as the price of the individual home.
e.surv’s analysis identifies concerns over leasehold arrangements, building safety and service charges as increasingly influential factors in flat valuations across Britain. These issues can narrow the pool of potential purchasers and complicate price comparisons between superficially similar homes.
For buyers and owners, the figures underline the value of examining a building’s service-charge history, safety documentation and lease terms before a transaction. The London data should not be treated as a direct measure of Bulgaria’s market, but it illustrates how building-level costs and legal structures can shape apartment demand and resale performance.