Rightmove says UK buyer demand rises 5% in early September back-to-school bounce

• Rightmove analysis showed UK buyer demand rose 5% in Sept. 1-5, outpacing the 5-year average increase of 0.4%.
• The jump narrowed the year-on-year gap in demand to 9% below last year from 14% below at end-August.
• Momentum strengthened across all regions; London led with a 9% rise, followed by the South West at 8%.

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