Rightmove reports ‘busiest ever’ Boxing Day

Property portal warns that 'it has become more attractive for some landlords to leave the rental sector rather than to continue to invest in it, due to rising costs, taxes, and legislation.'

Asking prices dipped 1.7% in the last month, but buying activity 'remains strong' compared to last year.

Property portal predicts a buyers' market across the UK next year, with more transactions and 4% growth for asking prices.