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The number of property millionaires has fallen back from a pandemic peak, says Savills - but the number of homes worth at least £1mn remains 28% higher than in 2019.

Homeowners who sold-up in 2023 did so for an average of £103k (48%) more than they initially paid for their home, says Hamptons, down from a record high of £113k in 2022.

From asking price hotspots to property search trends, Rightmove has flagged some key trends from its 2023 data.

After a subdued 2023, Hamptons expects the supply of homes available to buy to improve this year, although 'confidence could still be vulnerable to economic shocks and global events'.

Londoners' spending on homes outside the capital has returned to pre-Covid levels, reports Hamptons.

'Nearly everyone agrees, in principle, that urban greenery is a good thing,' says Create Streets, as it outlines a series of practical steps to 'make it the default to re-green our streets and squares'.

The number of estate agents operating across the UK has increased by 1.9% in the last year, despite a decline in transaction numbers.

'Having access to nature and green spaces is more important to residents than having access to public transport, shops and restaurants, and employment opportunities,' says Rightmove after surveying 26,000…

Mapped: where house-building is falling short of new housing need

Across the 173 cities analysed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, cost of living prices have risen by an average of 7.4% in the last year.

Cornwall, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster have more second homes than any other parts of the country.

Aspen in Colorado is the No.1 ski destination for luxury property, according to the latest Savills analysis, while Val d’Isère is "the one to watch" in the year ahead.