The Market

Househunters are taking advantage of the slower sales market, reports 30-branch firm Chestertons.

A 0.5% monthly increase took the annual rate of change down to just +0.6% in July, according to the latest official house price index.

Deal numbers remain low in prime London, but the number of new listings has improved dramatically in September so far.

Rents remain high as Foxtons reports a seasonal flurry of new rental applicants.

House prices are 'falling in slow motion', with cash buyers able to seize opportunities, says top buying agency.

"We would suggest landlords think twice before offloading," says estate agency boss, as rising rents "more than offset" increased costs...

Buyers are now 'hypersensitive' on price, and unlikely to commit to a viewing unless the asking is sensible, reports OnTheMarket.

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'Many sellers reacted to the summer holiday hiatus by reducing the asking prices of their properties,' says portal.