RICS: Estate agents say house prices are up for first time in two years

The UK housing market shows signs of life with rising house prices for the first time in two years, as per the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) September survey. Buyer and seller activity is picking up due to easing borrowing costs, with a positive outlook for sales growth over the coming months. However, renters face higher costs and reduced supply as buy-to-let landlords sell up in response to tax changes and new legislation, potentially impacting housing affordability and supply.

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