Asking prices climb to another record high, but the property market appears to be slowing
“A lack of homes for sale rather than a lack of desire from buyers is what is dictating the pace of the market,” says Rightmove, as the UK’s average asking price rises 2.1% in a month.
Asking prices rise to another record high – but the pace of growth slows further
"There are likely to be some month-on-month price falls during the second half of the year," says Rightmove.
‘Best ever spring sellers’ market’ as asking prices hit another record high
Rightmove has recorded the biggest March jump in average asking prices since 2004 - but the portal's top analyst warns "there are headwinds that seem likely to remove the current market froth in the second…
Prime London’s property market hits a ‘sweet spot’ as buying activity picks up
"The prime London property market is in a sweet spot," declares Knight Frank's research team, as buyer demand bounces back and the supply of homes available to buy picks up.
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Top buying agency points to improving sentiment amongst home-movers, suggesting average house prices will rise by 3-4% next year.