| Activity in the UK housing market has hit a three-year high, surveyors report, supporting hopes of a revival that would help the economic recovery. Chartered surveyors handled an average of 17.4 home sales over the last three months, according to the latest monthly survey by industry body RICS. That was the highest number reported since March 2010 and meant sales rates have been rising for three consecutive months.
Surveyors also said demand improved, as a net balance of 11pc reported rises in enquiries from new buyers, compared with those who reported a fall. This marked the strongest reading since October, after a subdued start to the year. Researchers speculated this could be due to the improving affordability of mortgages...............................................Full Article: Source
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