How long can the UK’s post-lockdown housing market boom last?
Rightmove reports record month with £37bn of sales – but there are signs that things could be running out of steam, writes Ben Chapman
The UK property market has had its busiest month in more than a decade with more than £37bn of sales going through, according to Rightmove.
The website said sales in July jumped almost 50 per cent on the same month last year while between 5 August and 12 August, sales were up 60 per cent.
Normally the summer is a slow period for moving house, as at least one side of the potential sale is often away on holiday.
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