Is now a good time to sell a house?

Buyer demand is cooling but more houses are coming up for sale, suggesting buyers may have more flexibility when negotiating a price than sellers

"For sale" estate agent sign displayed outside a terraced house in Crouch End, London
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Stamp duty changes at the start of April have pushed up moving costs, with some property experts reporting a slowdown in the market as a result. This could make it more difficult to sell a house.

House prices fell by 0.6% on a monthly basis in April, according to mortgage lender Nationwide. The annual growth rate also slowed to 3.4%, down from 3.9% the month before.

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Katie Williams
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