Housing market

The average price in Northern Ireland was just over £185,000 compared to £169,000 in the same period last year.

In Wales, 13 local authority areas have seen an annual increase in prices while nine experienced a drop.

Young buyers are saving hard, moving cities, and using government schemes to get on the housing ladder.

An average of £55,572 was given in loans and gifts by members of the family, estimates show.

Government called to take action as over half of London's short-term lets are rented out unlawfully.

Statistics Jersey says the turnover of properties is 90% higher in comparison with the 2024.

The slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.