The housing market has withstood the usual seasonal slowdown in July, according to the latest Housing Market Activity Report by Connells Survey and Valuation.

The total number of valuations conducted during July increased by nearly 47% compared to last July, despite a seasonal dip in activity.

However, compared to June there was a drop of 18%, although this was smaller than the 23% seasonal drop during the same period last year.

John Bagshaw, corporate services director of Connells Survey and Valuation, said: “We tend to see a slight dip in activity each year in July as the advent of the peak holiday season takes its toll. In addition