Sentiment in the housing market has also improved, with the latest BSA data revealing it is now at its highest since December 2021.

The industry charity is once again encouraging everyone to spread a little joy in their community this Easter.

Landlords are being warned after an individual was hit with a large fine for not handing over requested paperwork to the council.

More than 500 households will no longer be subject to terms that cause their ground rents to double in price following a new intervention from the Competition and Markets Authority.

It's 'business as usual' for the UK property market as we head into Spring, bolstered by vastly improved optimism among sellers compared to March last year.

Due to the current level of SDLT, many potential downsizers remain reluctant to move.

An average of 168,930 new homes per year have been delivered across England over the last five years.

The latest data shows that an estimated 4,321 homes currently listed for sale have returned to the market having previously been up for grabs.

Early signs for the market in 2024 are increasingly positive, with metrics for buyer demand, sales and new instructions all heading in the right direction.

The capital has remained the busiest city for homebuyers despite poor house price performances over recent years.