"Lucian Cook highlights the impact of mortgage debt, the influence of government policies on housing, and his five-year predictions for the UK's property market"

"Housing market remains weak, but outlook is improving and Wales will outperform the rest of the UK in the next five years, with price growth of 21.4%"

"Record growth in UK Build to Rent. The third quarter of 2023 witnessed a record 59,043 BtR homes under construction, while completed BtR homes surged by 11%"

"Single Family Housing (SFH) is redefining rental living. In the year to September 2023, SFH has already attracted a record £1 billion of investment and investors we surveyed aim to commit more than £25 billion to the sector over the next five to ten years"

"Autumn has traditionally been a popular time to put a home on the market. The rise of the cash-rich buyer is a common theme across many markets, with buyers relying less on debt. Does this mean the prime market has continued to function better than expected?"