Strong lockdown demand as new sellers price keenly to beat March deadline

Strong lockdown demand as new sellers price keenly to beat March deadline

The Rightmove House Price Index was released to the media this morning and gives a national picture of house prices and activity over the past few weeks.

The price of property coming to market this month has dipped by an average of 0.5% (-£1,505) despite continuing strong buyer demand since the start of England’s second lockdown. New sellers appear to be pricing more keenly, to improve their chances of getting a quick sale and beating the March stamp duty deadline. To read the Rightmove House Price Index report in full, please tap or click here


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