Research by estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has revealed first-time buyers (FTBs) are now paying 10% more than a year ago, while existing homeowners have seen the cost of buying increase by 11%.

Ascend Properties, have highlighted which areas of the property market present the biggest potential opportunity for Build to Rent investors based on the prominence of renting.

Deals agreed between buyers and sellers during March and April will result in monthly price increases of 2.9% in June and 3.7% in July when those deals complete, according to the Reallymoving House Price Forecast April 2021.

The asking price of a typical home in the UK has hit a third of a million pounds for the first time, says Rightmove.

In recent times, regional property markets have seen a significant increase in investor interest. This upwards trajectory has been historically driven by two factors; one being to reduce risk aversion amongst investors in the wake of the global financial crisis, and the other being rooted in the desire to capture the short-term leasing market that has started to drain away from London.

Landlords have welcomed the government’s announcement to end the eviction ban and reduce the notice period required for the private rental sector.

The equity available for release in UK homes exceeded £650bn for the first time in Q1 2021, according to Canada Life.

Parts of the UK property market face a supply shortage with a quarter fewer properties listed for sale in England and Wales in March this year compared to 12 months ago, according to OnTheMarket data.