"A more resilient than expected first quarter is set against a more cautious market"

"This month’s housing market update sits a little at odds with the recent spate of good weather and provides slightly sobering reading after a fine May bank holiday. However, competition in the mortgage markets, a change in the way some lenders are assessing affordability, and the prospect of faster, deeper interest rate cuts provide continued cause for optimism."

"Spring is a time for planning ahead and getting your house in order – and the prime property market is no exception"

"Cautious positivity in the sales market, but development continues slump"

"UK BTR had a record-breaking year in 2024, with investment volumes exceeding £5 billion for the first time"

"Data from TwentyCi suggests that housing market activity in the first month of the year was around 13% higher than the same time last year. This builds on the momentum seen during the final months of 2024, when mortgage approvals returned to the pre-pandemic norm according the Bank of England"