The number of new sellers coming to market is 13% ahead of last year, with buyer demand up 8% and sales agreed up 15%.

The total value of housing stock is 3.5 times the annual GDP of the UK.

The firm has also appointed Ellie Williams as client services director.

78% say the green mortgage sector has remained largely unchanged in the past 12 months.

34% of advisers pointed to increased demand for advice and regulatory changes as major challenges. 

Brokers can now order a property survey at the point of instruction.

A further discount is also offered for industrial units which meet specified criteria.

48% of 25-34 year olds – rising to 58% of 18-24 year olds - dream of starting their own business but worry about how it could affect their ability to qualify for a mortgage.

First-time buyers made up 54% of all home purchases made with a mortgage last year, the biggest majority on record.

AVMs are now available up to 75% LTV on properties up to £1.5m.