Coastal homes are selling 20 days quicker than pre-pandemic, as city-to-seaside demand doubles

Buyers in England and Wales paid an average of 98.1% of the final asking price in January this year, reports Rightmove, marking the first time the percentage has ever exceeded 98%.

"The overall tone to the market remains firm", says the RICS, with property prices continuing to rise despite a drop in new buyer enquiries.

Resilient demand in the face of uncertainty has boosted new developments' £10m+ market share from 18% to 34% in the last two years, reports Knight Frank, as the super-rich prioritise security and hotel-grade…