First, according to Haarts estate agents, London prices rose 1.5% in April, with south west postcodes getting the best of it... an impressive (and slightly unlikely-sounding) 4.3%. More here. Meanwhile, the Land Registry tells us that the number of sales made in the first quarter of 2006 is up a staggering 37% on the same period in 2005. Year-on-year growth for the period was 5% (6.29% in the capital). Although - very interestingly - prices fell in Merton. Overall, it's a picture few will find entirely unattractive - a busy market, sensible appreciation. More here.