Sales market sees strong start to the year, but ‘it’s important not to get carried away by the outlook for the rest of 2024’

Monthly survey of UK estate agencies shows a bounce in market activity through August.

'Downward pressure on prices is diminishing,' says the RICS, as surveyors suggest property values will 'remain largely flat' through 2024.

20% more sales were agreed in the opening week of this year than in the same period last year, while the traditional January asking price rise is more than double the 20-year average.