Coastal competition cools as city property markets heat up

Coastal homes have seen asking prices rise by 13.9% on average over the last year, outpacing the national average of 9.9%.

"Despite delays in the line opening, the number of buyers looking to move near the stations has steadily surged," says Rightmove.

"The prime London property market is in a sweet spot," declares Knight Frank's research team, as buyer demand bounces back and the supply of homes available to buy picks up.