60% have been tied up in a property chain with 42% stuck up for 2 to 6 months.

As Christmas approaches, falling mortgage rates appear to offer relief that goes beyond household budgets.

The average UK house price has increased by £4,583 since January, nearly three times the typical Christmas spend of £1,626.

Streets with 'Christmas' in the name command average prices of £601,978, more than double the UK's national average of £271,531.

The McCallister house in Home Alone remains the most valuable Christmas property at £4.4m, while Bridget Jones' Borough Market flat leads annual appreciation at 15.6%.

65% of estate agents anticipate increased market activity in December, with 17% reporting early signs of a post-Budget surge just days after the Chancellor's statement.

December 2024 saw 72,992 sales, a 13.9% increase on the previous year.

Agents Giving’s Festive Christmas Stocking Campaign aims to support families this Christmas.

98% of buyers who paused plans before the Budget are now resuming their search.

Homeowners remortgaging today could save £196.89 per month compared to those who locked in two-year fixed rates in October 2023, when the average rate stood at 5.94%.