We have seen a marked increase in property activity in the lead-up to Christmas. Far from a seasonal slowdown, there were more viewings in each month of November and December than in September.

Why the autumn property market will throw up plenty of opportunities for positive buyers and sellers.

We look at some of the pros and cons of making a mortgage overpayment each month to see whether the average homeowner could be better or worse off by making an additional payment each month.