Buyer demand, sales and instructions weaken while London prices fall fastest
Zoopla figures highlight shifting buyer preferences and regional contrasts in market activity
High street lender raises first-time buyer cashback to £2,000 and cuts more than 100 product rates
Speculation over tax plans causes sharp decline in buyer activity and southern house price falls
Mortgage professionals warn of market freeze, pricing chaos, and a valuation nightmare ahead
Mixed messages can confuse and the notion of a singular UK housing market is problematic
