Brokers have enjoyed a positive start to 2015 and remain optimistic about the future for their business and the housing market.
More than four out of five brokers have rated their start to 2015 as excellent' or ahead of target'.
The broker survey from United Trust Bank also revealed that 83% of brokers were feeling positive about the outlook for their business with 38% being very optimistic' and 45% expecting 2015 to be a good year'.
These figures are similar to the bank's poll held in March 2014, ahead of what turned out to be a buoyant 12 months for the property market.
The only major difference this year is that brokers are slightly more cautious.
Harley Kagan, managing director at United Trust Bank, said: "At the start of the year there was some speculation about what effect the General Election might have on business and the property market, with some suggesting it may create a lull in activity until it was clearer how the UK would be governed.
"Whilst the possibility of a mansion tax' may have contributed to a slightly lower demand for higher value properties in the early part of the year, it's clear that the election had little or no effect on business levels and that the vast majority of brokers were once again feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2015.
"In an environment of low interest rates and low inflation and with a Government committed to supporting business and home ownership, the next few years should present great opportunities for brokers."
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