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Fear of not having seen everything available is now the main factor weighing on buyers’ minds and undermining confidence, reports Eccord.

If we want the market to function more efficiently again, we need to stop viewing the housing crisis purely through the lens of first-time buyers, says brokerage chief.

Agreed Sales are down again, and there's been an interesting jump in sales and rental listings being withdrawn from the market.

'Market conditions have notably shifted' in the last six months, say analysts, as top-end price forecasts are scaled back again.

Vendors are 'on the ropes,' says buying agency boss, as she reports 'record discounts & exceptional value across Prime Central London'. But buyers still need a deft touch to secure a good price.

Official Bank of England data reflects a Spring sales market dampened by geopolitical strife.

Property consultancy warns that 'conflict in Iran and the resultant rise in mortgage rates has fundamentally changed the outlook for the UK housing market.'

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