Letting and management income is important, core revenue for estate agents

Despite the market headwinds, there are still reasons to be positive

The latest research shows 17% of current home owners (future vendors) want to move home now or in the next two years

There are several key trends that will shape the housing market over the next 12 months

Recent governments have focused on how to raise revenues more than focus on how the taxation of property can help drive better outcomes for the efficient functioning of the market

As the rental market returns to normal rates of rent inflation some landlords are opting to list homes for sale that were previously rented

Richard Donnell, executive director, Zoopla weighs in on the issue

The main eye-catching consumer-focused housing headlines have already been pre-trailed in the media prior to the manifesto launches, aimed largely at first-time buyers

Estate agency sales stock is currently at the highest level for five years

What will happen to house prices and transactions?