Rightmove says mortgage rates will be crucial in determining the level of buyer activity for the rest of the year.

Feedback on new buyer enquiries and agreed sales remains relatively downbeat.

Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland see strongest annual price growth.

Prices fell by 0.6% between March and April.

This current affordability ratio is the best it’s been in the last 10 years.

UK house price inflation is predicted to slow towards 1% in the coming months, as the number of sales continues to increase by 5% on last year.

Over 60s homeowners now hold a record estimated £2.89 trillion of net housing wealth.

The North West was the English region with the highest house price inflation.

Northern Ireland sees house prices rise at fastest pace.

Northern Ireland remained the top performing area, with annual price growth accelerating to 13.5%.