By Amber Murray It was a slow June for London prime property, with transactions down 17 per cent compared to the same month last year. Analysts have blamed the general election for the dip in demand, as buyers waited for certainty and stability before investing in property. “A lot of buyers postponed plans due to a combination of high interest rates and political uncertainty, which will have resulted in a degree of pent-up demand… I suspect this will help to maintain market stability [during the usual summer slowdown],” Mark Pollack, Co-Founding Director of Aston Chase, said. High interest rat…