East Sussex recorded the largest county-level rise at 69.7%.

22% of homes have been listed for over six months without selling, according to new figures.

30,621 unsold properties were added to the market in April, pushing total housing stock to 533,797, the highest since October 2013.

The current level of demand for homes is likely unsustainable due to the looming changes to Stamp Duty

High stock levels have steered sellers across Greater London and the South of England toward more competitive pricing.

The UK property market has begun the New Year on a note of cautious opti­mism

Elevated demand has ensured that properties are continuing to move swiftly through the market, according to the latest data released by Home.

October saw the highest level of new stock entering the market, with an 8% increase from last year, the highest increase in four years.

The Chancellor chose not to extend the current stamp duty relief given to first-time buyers during her first Budget.

Asking prices for newly marketed homes edged up slightly this month - but by a much lower amount than the seasonal norm, according to the latest market analysis from Rightmove.