UK property market sees fresh spike in buyer searches as stabilisation signs persist

Rightmove’s real‑time metrics show buyer searches rose by 5% in the first week of September, with every region reporting higher demand and London showing the strongest increase. The rise comes as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors notes a fifth consecutive month of modest improvement, with buyer enquiries less pessimistic and agreed sales recording their smallest decline since February. House‑price declines continue but at a reduced pace, while the price outlook for London remains more negative. Concerns persist over rising mortgage rates and broader economic turbulence.