Sealed bids are now ‘commonplace’ for the best properties from Scotland to Devon, says top buying agency

"Activity in the residential investment sector is once again picking up", says buying agency Garrington, although the firm reports "a different profile" of buyer in the sector.

But sentiment remains 'fragile' as political uncertainty continues to put the brakes on prime residential property markets, says Savills

"The housing market is showing a remarkable stoicism given the backdrop of unmet Brexit deadlines, 'flextensions' and a December election," says Fine & Country, although prices and volumes at the top-end…