Supply improves but agents’ books ‘are still bursting with those who have missed out on previous properties’
"The amount of properties going for over the asking price is still a figure that’s over three times more than what we would see in a pre-pandemic market," says Propertymark's CEO, "but with the cost of living, energy and interest rates all looking to increase it’s possible we will start to see buyers being more cautious with their cash."
‘No sign from agents that the good times have yet ended’ – Propertymark
Estate agents "continue to report a strong, stable market," says Propertymark, with 78% of sales being agreed above asking price.
UK house price growth hits a 15-year high, but supply is starting to improve – Zoopla
Surging house price inflation has pushed 4.3 million homes into a higher stamp duty bracket since the start of the pandemic, estimates Zoopla.
Prime London Market Snapshot: Tight supply & returning demand push prices & rents up in PCL
"The property markets in central and outer London are increasingly on different trajectories," says Knight Frank, as the latest market indices shine a light on sales and lettings trends.
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