The increase in demand reverses the downward trend seen so far this year

The deal was offered at 0.84% per month and completed in 17 days, one day before the existing deadline.

Mortgage lender, Perenna has urged the new Labour government to prioritise housing and embrace long-term fixed-rate mortgages.

The cost of residential fall-throughs increased by almost 12% during the first quarter of this year, costing UK home sellers £220m.

The steepest rate of house price inflation was found in the North West.

Northumberland has seen the biggest rise in homebuyer demand over the last quarter

Independent councils are worst for house price performance, according to Yopa's data.

15% of homeowners are still undecided on their vote, according to new research from Jackson-Stops.

Four of the five most active local authorities are found within London.

Some areas of the capital are particularly effective at luring buyers away from their original destination of choice.