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Britain's housing market is enjoying a post-lockdown mini-boom fuelled by this month's stamp duty cut, pushing asking prices to a record high, according to the property website Rightmove.

With homes throughout Britain finally able to come to market again, some estate agents are reporting that buyer inquiries are through the roof", with property deals going to sealed bids, as a combination of pent-up demand being released, homeowners rethinking their lifestyles and the stamp duty giveaway come together to create a surge in activity.

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