THE property market in Darlington is at its most buoyant for a decade. Low interest rates are the main reason for the housing boom.

On average, houses which are put on the market are being sold within three months and there is demand for every sort of property.

David James, senior branch manager at Halifax Property Services in Darlington, said one house in the west end of town recently had its £250,000 asking price met within two days of going on sale.