Buyer demand and agreed sales fall back into negative territory, with the sales outlook flat for the near-term.

The quality and finish of a property is now cited by 79% of buyers as an important consideration.

Northern Ireland continues to be the strongest performing region, with price rises of 9.3% over the past year.

17% of renters report saving for a deposit in July, compared to 31% in January.

This is despite house prices continuing to pick up over the summer months.

June sales were up on both a monthly and annual basis.

Capacity issues facing conveyancers are taking their toll on customer relationships and creating perceived communications hurdles.

Housing market activity has surged, with buyer demand up 11% and agreed sales up 8% year-on-year.

Medium-term potential for growth has been upgraded due to a more relaxed approach to mortgage affordability tests.

With the number of available homes still at a decade-high level, summer sellers are pricing even more competitively to attract buyer interest.