Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the 12 per cent increase in house sales during April; and what steps they are taking to support first-time buyers.

The most comprehensive measure of UK property transactions is published by HMRC. According to this measure, residential property transactions rose by 1% in March 2024 compared to February, the third consecutive monthly increase.

The Government continues to monitor developments in the housing market closely and consider the implications.