Some 27% of would-be buyers are looking at flats, up from 22% this time last year
Almost 40% of purchases so far in January have been mortgage free
Land Registry says average house price fell 0.3% in November
Residential property sellers made an average of £108,000 profit, while K&C residents made £684,510
A survey of economists by The Times predicts the worst year for the market since 2009
The 2.1% fall is the largest monthly drop in four years
The average price of a UK house fell by 2.3% in November, says Halifax
Office for Budget Responsibility also says house prices will fall by 9%
Enquiries have fallen to -55%, the lowest level since the 2008 crash
October’s fall of 0.4% was the steepest since February 2021
But a fall of 8% to 10% is its most likely scenario
Prices in cities have risen by an average of 9.2%, while surrounding areas rose by 7.9%