Northern Ireland sees house prices rise at fastest pace.

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

House prices saw their highest rate of annual growth since February 2023.

A spring surge in homes for sale reinforces a buyers market, Zoopla says.

Detached properties have increased in value by more than £100,000 over the last five years.

The UK housing market returned to growth in 2024 – increasing by £22.3bn in size.

While new Spring buyers will not beat this month’s stamp duty deadline, they will benefit from the highest property choice at this time of year since 2015.

New buyer enquiries and agreed sales tip slightly negative.

The average house price has edged down by just £213 to £298,602.

Transactions are predicted to accelerate before April's stamp duty changes.