‘Autumn action starts early,’ says Rightmove but ‘beneath the surface the market remains cautious’

Propertymark's latest survey, covering June, suggests a seasonal decline in agreed sales as both buyer demand and supply fall.

Property prices across Prime Central London remain -19% down on their previous peak a decade ago, says Savills, 'suggesting it is still a case of when, and not if, a stronger recovery takes hold.'

Rightmove heralds rising transactions as house prices 'remain stable overall' - despite 'more diversions than normal at this time of year.'