House prices have counteracted the usual winter slowdown.

House price growth is likely to remain broadly in the 2-4% range in 2025, Nationwide predicts.

Neil Leitch, managing director of development finance at Hampshire Trust Bank, says addressing the housing shortage requires a coordinated effort from all stakeholders.

Despite the festive lull, activity remains substantially stronger than the same period a year ago.

Average mortgage rates are predicted to fall to around 4% by the end of next year, driven by four Base Rate cuts in 2025.

House price growth strengthens, although sales volumes dampen.

The expectations and reality of completion times varies significantly by age group and postcode region.

LMS and Moverly say the new partnership "marks a significant step toward creating a more connected, efficient property transaction process across the UK".

The change is broadly in line with changes made to stamp duty in England and Northern Ireland.

House prices are unaffordable for low-income households across all four regions of the UK.