Housing demand hit two-year high in March

New buyer enquiries edged up to levels not seen since 2010, with 9% more surveyors reporting increases rather than decreases in demand, according to figures published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). Simon Rubinsohn, Rics' chief economist, said: "Demand saw a slight boost in March as many first-time buyers looked to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline. "There has been a gentle increase in activity across the market in the early part of the year but it remains to be seen is whether this can continue, given the changes in the Budget and ongoing problems affecting...