Rightmove reports ‘a more encouraging start to the year than many anticipated’

"Early-bird sellers who got themselves ready to come to market are now benefitting from the busiest start to the year that we’ve ever recorded," says Rightmove.

Asking prices are falling as 'sellers who are determined to find a buyer quickly adjust their expectations and adapt to a less frenzied housing market,' says Rightmove, as the portal predicts a 'relatively…

"Prices usually drop in August, and this 1.3% drop is on a par with the average August drop over the past ten years," explains the Rightmove team.