The number of new sellers coming to the market is up by 12% compared to this time a year ago, while the number of sales being agreed is up by 13%.

The average UK house price was £281,000 in February, unchanged from 12 months ago.

In March 2024, the UK housing market saw modest house price growth - although regions varied considerably - according to the latest data from e.surv.

Buyer enquiries continue to rise, with new listings activity also picking up.

House prices remain up 2.0% on the previous quarter.

All regions saw an improvement in annual rate of change in first quarter of 2024.

Sales agreed are up 9% compared to a year ago.

Average house prices increased in 69% of areas compared with 2022, while average earnings increased in 88%.

House prices climbed by 0.5% between December and January.

The number of sales being agreed is now 13% higher than at this time last year.