Homeowner confidence in the property market outlook fell to its lowest level in more than two years in December, amid concerns over the government’s austerity measures and the availability of mortgage finance. According to the latest Zoopla.co.uk Housing Market Sentiment Survey, only 54% of homeowners surveyed expected house prices to rise over the coming six months, down sharply from 63% three months ago and 81% a year ago.

1. Property Sentiment Survey Results: Q4 2010

2. 5,287 respondents were homeowners

3. What will happen to the value of these over the next 6 months?

4. By what percentage do you think property values will change over the next 6 months?

5. Which of the following, if any, will you do over the next 6 months?

6. What signs would make you think the property market is improving?

7. Compared with 3 months ago, is it easier or harder to get a mortgage now?

8. Compared to the last 12 months, how much will you spend on home improvements over the coming year?

9. Regional Results

10. What will happen to the value of YOUR HOME over the next 6 months?

11. What will happen to the value of YOUR HOME over the next 6 months?

12. What will happen to the value of homes in YOUR AREA over the next 6 months?

13. What will happen to the value of homes in YOUR AREA over the next 6 months?

14. By what percentage do you think property values will change over the next 6 months?

15. Compared with 3 months ago, is it easier or harder to get a mortgage now