Spring time is traditionally the time when the housing market picks up and buyers prepare to move in over the summer months. Not only is the market becoming buoyant through home owners relocating but also through property investors keen to make a quick buck through renovation or opting to make a long term investment through buy to let purchases.

Accordingly house prices are gradually rising; from Wheres My Property over the last month the average UK price has gone up by 1.7% and with the national average house priced at