New analysis by property website Zoopla has revealed that over a third (34%) of properties on the market have had their asking prices reduced, which is an increase of 2.5% since March.

New research has revealed that properties listed for sale in Edinburgh receive 145% more interest from prospective buyers than the average property listing in Britain.

Economic, demographic and housing market trends are triggering a change in home ownership in the UK, and as a result mortgage borrowing in older age is likely to move from niche to mainstream within the next decade.

One possible area of concern for people buying a new house is whether they will get on with their new neighbours.

New research by Zoopla has found that properties located close to a popular farmers market could be worth up to 26% more than the average home in the same county.