Rightmove.co.uk released it’s consumer confidence survey and revealed some positive results for the housing market.

Over 28,000 people responded and many were surprisingly upbeat with an intention of purchasing a new home over the coming year. Almost half stated they plan to buy in the next 12 months with two thirds believing it is a buyers market.

Rigtmove.co.uk also echoed the comments of others situated within the housing market by stating that they have seen an increase in general interest in house buying over the month of January.