This is due to an 8.6 per cent increase in the numbers of new properties available for sale, however there hasn’t been a corresponding upswing of buyers, meaning that prices have to come down in order to secure a sale. Miles Shipside, Rightmove director commented: “At this time of year many potential sellers are more focused on erecting sun umbrellas as opposed to ‘For Sale’ signs, and would-be buyers are equally distracted by their summer holidays. “So, while an increase in seller numbers is a welcome sign of more liquidity in a generally stock-starved market, it has unfortunately come at a quieter time of year.