SO ARTICLE 50 has been triggered and the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union is now less than two years away.

Whether you are a homeowner, tenant, small private landlord or large-scale property investor, the state of the housing market affects us all.

The good news is we don’t anticipate major changes to the market as a result of Brexit but rather a few short-term fluctuations as we head into a period of inevitable uncertainty.

The fundamental features of the UK’s property market – in particular the strength of demand compared with supply – will remain the same and this will continue to underpin the market in the long term. People won’t stop moving.

The media will always have an impact on the housing market and some negative stories will inevitably put people off the idea of moving this spring and summer. But there will still be plenty of people who want or need to move and Brexit won’t stop them.

House prices will stay strong. Legislation will not be drastically amended. Rents will remain high. Foreign investment should stabilise. For most home movers, landlords and tenants, there will be no significant obstacles as a result of Brexit. The best course of action is to continue with your plans, drawing on the advice and knowledge of a local property expert.

Staying informed and prepared for any short-term hiccups will ensure you are in the best place to benefit from what remains a robust and prosperous UK property market.

  • Allison Thompson is managing director at Leaders, one of the UK’s largest residential property groups