Browse through our Housing Market Reports to see what affected the industry in 20176. Our monthly reports are generated feedback we receive from our members.
Key findings
The number of properties available to buy in January was the lowest since July 2016
Despite the low level of supply, the number of prospective buyers increased
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Sales to first-time-buyers dipped in February
Supply of available housing increased while demand remained the same
he supply of available homes is at the lowest level for March since records began in September 2002
Number of prospective house buyers also decreased in March
The number of house hunters registered per branch fell to 381 in April
Supply of available housing also dropped, as sellers delayed marketing homes amid General Election uncertainty
Demand for housing fell to a six month low in May
Supply of available housing and the number of sales agreed per branch rose
Demand rose while the supply of available housing dropped in June
The number of properties sold to first-time buyers increased
The supply of homes available to buy last month was at the lowest level recorded for the month of July since 2002
Demand for available housing also decreased
Summer holiday season pushed down demand for housing in August
The number of properties on the market increased marginally
In September, supply and demand for housing was up, but sales agreed remained flat, as eight in 10 estate agents argued that the home-buying process is outdated
Sales to first-time buyers (FTBs) remained the same as the previous two months, as well as sales
Sales to first-time buyers (FTBs) fell in October to the lowest figure seen since February
Demand for housing dropped 11 per cent from the previous month
The number of properties available to buy hit the lowest level seen since January 2016
85 per cent of properties sold for less than the asking price in November, the highest seen since records began in 2013
The number of house hunters registered per estate agent branch fell by 20 per cent in December
However, first-time buyers took advantage of the quiet market, with sales to the group increasing
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