Interest in the property market has remained strong despite some of the "tremors" that have hit the housing sector in recent months, according to a new report.

Figures collected by HotProperty.co.uk have shown that almost 44 per cent of people who have been considering making a property purchase have not been deterred by the recent troubles the housing market has faced.

Additionally, the online property portal has suggested that the record number of visitors to its website over the course of last month is evidence that many people around the country are still keen to assess house-buying possibilities.

"Given the negative reports that we have seen recently, it is encouraging to see such a high proportion of home-hunters are still willing to invest in property," said Shawn Luetchens, managing director of HotProperty.co.uk.

According to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the total amounts forwarded by its members were 11 per cent greater last month than was the case in the same month of 2007.