Average prices still sliding across England & Wales, but pent-up demand ‘could be released in the coming months’ – new analysis

The number of properties going under offer last month was down by over a quarter on last year's levels, which 'could impact on the outlook for the last three months of the year', warns LonRes.

...but the average price is still £4,500 up on this time last year, reports Acadata.

Benham and Reeves highlights a much cooler property market in the capital, although there were several bright spots of prime buying activity in Q3.