The price of residential property in the UK has continued to increase, according to new figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).

The supply of prime properties is set to increase after the general election this year, it has been predicted.

Those looking to invest in new build property will get more opportunities to do so in 2010, it has been suggested.

The residential property sector in London has demonstrated greater resilience compared with other regions over the course of the past 12 months, Land Registry figures have revealed.

Those investing in property will be able to enjoy an easing of finance in the property market in 2010, it has been predicted.

The most expensive property transactions in London remain in the west of the capital, new data has shown.

The lower than expected number of repossessions taking place this year provides cause for congratulation, a mortgage brokerage has said.

Next year is likely to be one where professional landlords look to acquire properties at bargain prices, it has been claimed.

There will be a steady rise in prices in prime central London residential property next year, it has been predicted.

A possible move by the government to change the law on the payment of housing benefits has been described by a landlords' group as "an unexpected Christmas present".