Average time to find a buyer is now 71 days - the longest at this time of year since 2019 due to optimistically-priced sellers.

CEO Nathan Emerson says the association's Property Information Questionnaire documents now include Parts B and C on Material Information.

The Industry and Regulators Committee began investigating the sector last week over whether there should be a new regulator of property agents.

Portal's latest data release also shows the number of homes for sale a fifth higher than a year ago, although prices have yet to react to this.

Members will examine whether there should be a new regulator of property agents and hear about the key challenges dealing with letting agents.

Katie Piper, who is also known for raising awareness for burns sufferers, will appear at Propertymark One as an inspirational speaker.

Joining forces to afford to buy, FTBs are now 32 years old on average and put down a deposit of £53,414 – some £21,000 more than 10 years ago.

The trade body’s December report shows the number of prospective tenants registered per member branch reduced to 63 from 86.