Record levels of offers accepted as ‘traction’ returns to the market

Every region and market sector saw asking prices rise to a record high last month, reports Rightmove; it's the first "full house" since 2007.

Asking prices have reached an all-time high, says Rightmove, as competition among potential buyers to secure their next home is now more than double what it was this time in 2019.

House prices are being inflated by "frenzied" buying activity and a continued shortage of properties being listed for sale. There's a 225,000 shortfall of homes for sale, estimates Rightmove;