Fragile, but steadily growing - that's what the 2015 housing market looked like according to a local estate agent.
House sales are up from 2014, which in turn are up from 2013, and the rentals market is also seeing a slower but steady increase.
Prices are more competitive and there is also more stock on the market than in the previous year.
Residential director at Black Grace Cowley Tim Groves looks back at the year:
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