Winkworth CEO says sales fall-through rates and house prices drops have not been comparable with the period that followed downfall of Lehman Brothers.

Stronger than expected return to a semblance of normality has also prevented price drops - agreed sales prices have risen to 97.7% of asking price.

Proptech firm calls the return of the market after revealing that viewings levels are just 19% off pre-Coronavirus activity.

The organisation canvassed its estate agency members and found that properties with gardens or access to parks are in greatest after the lockdown.

Lucy Pendleton says her estate agent recently received an offer that was £500,000 under the asking price of £2.5 million for a property.

The TV presenter has given a characteristically candid interview in which he spells out the somewhat stark choices facing buyers and vendors during the ongoing pandemic.

Price comparison site Reallymoving says conveyancing quotes created between March and May show declining prices across UK.

Rightmove claims two months of pent-up demand is now surging through the rental market as relationship separations and job re-locations drive home moves.