Rightmove tries to reassure agents after demand dip
Summary
Rightmove has sought to reassure estate agents after reporting a dip in demand, attributing the slowdown to the recent heatwave. The article suggests the change is temporary rather than a sign of a broader market shift.
Why it matters
Surveyors tracking local market conditions should note that short-term weather effects can influence buyer activity and enquiry levels. This may affect valuation timing, comparables and instructions in the near term.
Key points
- Rightmove reported a dip in demand.
- The company attributed the slowdown to the heatwave.
- The article frames the dip as a temporary factor rather than a structural change.
- Agents are being reassured about the underlying market.
Organisations:
Rightmove, Estate Agent Today
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