In its June Housing Market Survey, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reports that buyer enquiries fell for only the second time since the latter part of 2008.
At the same time, new instructions rose to their highest level for three years, weakening optimism over future house price growth as the average stock on estate [...]
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported a rise in stock levels on estate agents’ books, following last month’s abolition of Home Information Packs.
In May 21% more RICS members reported a rise, rather than a fall, in new instructions, up from 11% in April.
In addition, 22% more chartered surveyors reported a rise, [...]
The UK housing market is experiencing a Spring boost, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
In its April survey of members, a net balance of 17% more surveyors reported a rise (rather than a fall) in house prices, compared with a positive balance of 9% in March.
Furthermore, the average number of homes sold [...]
House sellers returned to the market last month in numbers not seen since May 2007, just before the roll-out of Home Information Packs began.
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) latest survey, the rate of house price rises slowed in March as new instructions outpaced new enquiries for the third consecutive month.
The RICS [...]
The UK housing market experienced a shift in the balance between supply and demand in February, with new instructions outpacing buyer interest for the second consecutive month.
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) latest housing market survey, a net balance of 15% of surveyors reported a rise, rather than a fall, in new [...]
The Rics European Housing Review 2010 has revealed a mixed bag for European house prices.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) found that only five countries reported growth in house prices – with the UK being one of them – rising by 1% in 2009.
Norway led the way with a 12% gain during 2009, while [...]