The number of valuations on residential housing grew by 61% compared to the previous month, according to the latest research by Connells Survey and Valuation.

The positive trend of year-on-year increases also continued, with the number of valuations conducted in February up by 22% on the number a year ago. Activity has now grown year-on-year for six months in a row.

Ross Bowen, managing director of Connells Survey and Valuation, said: “Traditionally