We know exactly where we want to live

Property websites, of which Zoopla is one, have made browsing for property more commonplace. A relatively small proportion (27%) of those asked in the survey said they were not in the market.

That, Zoopla concludes, means there has been a rise in "wait and see" buyers who might move if their dream home comes along, but who do not need to move for any particular reason.

*Source www.bbcnews.co.uk 24.2.19