However, for renters, price reigns supreme, with 71% stating that affordability is their top priority.

The latest official government data on UK house prices has shown average UK house prices remained largely stable during September despite heightened uncertainty ahead of the budget.

A new study from Nationwide has revealed that while the appeal of rural living remains as high as ever for Brits, so do the property premiums for the most sought-after areas.

Pre and post-Budget 'jitters' are the likely cause of the 1.4% drop in average new seller asking prices this month, according to the latest figures released by Rightmove.

Confidence continues to build in north­ern regions while the green shoots of recovery are increasingly evident in the south, according to Home.

With the cost of living continuing to impact many Brits, Zoopla's latest research has highlighted the most affordable towns and cities across Britain to find a home.

Hamptons also forecast that rental growth is set to increase next year by 4.5% with further rises in both 2026 and 2027.

Prices drop, supply increases and bigger discounts are seen as the capital's prime market remains skewed towards buyers.

Average house prices edged up further in October, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase, according to the latest figures released by Halifax.

The price of a typical home in the UK edged up by just 0.1% between September and October to stand at £266,094.