The Market

Panel of pundits predict rises of 1.5% in 2021 and 3.5% in 2022

"The surge in demand for property is expected to delay house price falls, pushing them towards the end of 2020," says Zoopla, as it forecasts that annual price inflation will be sustained at 2-3% for the…

Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs and Salcombe are the priciest coastal enclaves, reports Rightmove, while Whitby and Whitley Bay are the most popular amongst househunters.

"If the sector is seen to be abusing the safety rules, the Government has the right to withdraw its consent to keep the housing market open," warns Mark Hayward, Chief Executive of the National Association…

Housing minister Robert Jenrick promises an extension of planning permission deadlines, speedier planning appeals, and relaxed restrictions on construction site working hours;

Rental yields are likely to be lower in 2024 relative to today, predicts Savills.

Current new home activity "paints a fairly positive picture for development," says Knight Frank, "despite current challenges."

Scotland is losing out on tax revenue as a result, say campaign groups

Savills is standing by its pre-pandemic five-year forecasts, despite anticipating a major slump in 2020.

New sales instructions have increased by 16%, says Knight Frank, as supply catches up with post-lockdown demand.

Northern towns have seen the biggest surge in buyer demand since the property market re-opened, reports Rightmove.