Housing remains the main economic concern for tens of thousands of aspiring homeowners, with every nugget of information analysed for insight into future prospects.
Right now, there are several possible trends that could dampen house prices in the coming months.
These include higher interest rates on the back of the current energy price shock; the ongoing price squeeze that has many households put to the pin of their collective collars; and geopolitical uncertainty which can deter prospective buyers.
These potential negatives are, of course, being offset by ongoing supply shortages and strong demand, particularly in the starter home segment of the market, which is dominated by first-time buyers armed with Government supports.
But this could change.
