Scarce new sellers raise their asking prices 0.3% (£711), the first rise for three months
Property coming to market at its lowest level since January 2009, potential sellers of semi-detached property, either unable or unwilling to move, being the most significant absentees
Forecast of spring stock shortages to underpin prices in popular locations, as new seller numbers dwindle and record internet search activity indicates stirring buyer interest
VAT increase ‘picks the pockets’ of those struggling to stay in their homes, as well as hitting first-time buyers and trader-uppers saving hard to clear deposit hurdles
