Homebuyer demand eases across the country

House prices are still rising, but the pace of growth is cooling as buyer demand slows.

"It is little surprise that housing market activity is now losing some momentum," says the RICS - but most surveyors "still anticipate prices will be modestly higher than current levels in a year’s time."

Knight Frank conducted 16% fewer country house viewings last month than in a typical August, but accepted 33% more offers.