New year demand surge sees busiest January on record: Rightmove

New year demand surge sees busiest January on record: Rightmove

It was the busiest January on record for home-mover activity, with buyer demand up 16% compared to January last year, and 24% compared to January 2020, according to the latest data released by Rightmove.

However, despite strong and sustained demand from buyers, there are early signs of a better-balanced market over the course of 2022. The number of new homes coming to the market for sale jumped 10% in the last two weeks of January compared to the same time last year. To continue reading, please Click Here


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