But better news on the horizon for house builder as completions for 2020 forward sold by 97% – but pipeline has slowed.

Activity picking up, with regional variations, and land values have remained robust but payment terms have lengthened.

Small pension funds and other investors lack the opportunities to invest in the residential market.

Recovery in sales of new properties has been dramatic after collapsing by 60% in April.

The new homes market has taken off as families that have been locked down with energetic kids and frustrated parents wish their home was larger.

New images have been published of New Town North – one of the largest regeneration projects Edinburgh for a generation, illustrating the latest design phase of the development.

A Grade II Listed former 19th century hospital in Shropshire that has been converted into luxury homes is to be looked after by Principle Estate Management.

UK white goods firm AO Business lands 12,000th house builder plot after just 6 months active in the market.