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Industry Reactions: Property transactions plunge by nearly a third
HMRC has reported a 'particularly large' drop in residential property transactions from March to April.
Industry Reactions: UK HPI shows another fall for average house prices
March saw property values dip for the fourth month in a row, according to the latest official data.
Housing market ‘defies expectations’ as transactions remain above pre-pandemic levels
Zoopla's latest data provide 'clear evidence buyers and sellers are striking deals at an increasing rate despite modest price reductions.'
Property sellers show ‘increased pricing confidence’ as the property market continues to defy expectations
But there are 'some signs of over-optimism' amongst vendors at the top end of the property market, warns Rightmove.
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