Number of house sales increases in June

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However, official data shows that transaction volume is still well below the level seen in 2019

The volume of UK housing sales has partially recovered from its 50% drop during the coronavirus lockdown, but still remains significantly below the level seen at this point last year, according to the latest official data.

HMRC figures for residential transactions in June, published yesterday, show that 63,250 sales were completed in June, 36% lower than the figure the previous June.

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