UK housing market declined in December as economy faltered, says RICS

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Buyer demand fell but energy efficient homes are holding their value, according to surveyors

The net balance for new buyer enquiries in the UK was -39%, RICS’ December residential market survey showed, but 61% of respondents said energy efficient homes were holding their value.

New buyer enquiries were slightly down on the -38% net balance in November that the surveyors’ body said showed “a further weakening in the sales market to end the year”. 

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