House Prices are still on the rise - despite the election

Housing market consumer confidence has not been dented by the forthcoming general election. House prices are still on the rise, according to a survey out by Rightmove. People are confident that house prices will be higher in 12 months time, despite the fact there may be a new party in power.

There is an increase in home-movers believing that the market will improve, 18% up from a year ago.

Confidence is holding up in spite of uncertain economic times and the prospect of political change. Optimism is at the highest it has been for the past three quarters.

There has been some nervousness over interest rates, but it has been blown out of proportion, after having eighteen months of a downturn in the market it is now time to look up and move ahead.