Demand to buy homes is ‘exceptionally large’ with property market primed for explosion

The property market is primed for explosion with one third of people keen to buy a house in the next two years if circumstances allow.

While such a move may prove purely aspirational for many, 5% have made an offer on a home, a further 12% are attending viewings and another 12% are researching possibilities online.

In total, 32% say they are contemplating buying their first home or moving house in the next 24 months — eight times more than would be expected in a normal property market, where 4% is the average at any given time.