Industry Reactions: House prices rise for a fourth consecutive month
Official data suggests property values have increased by an average of 2.7% in the last year - but transaction volumes are dramatically lower than in previous years.
Industry Reactions: UK HPI suggests house prices steadying as inflation eases
The average UK house price in February was just 0.2% lower than in the same month last year. Our panel of estate agents, buying agents and mortgage brokers weigh-in on the latest official data.
Industry Reactions: ONS data shows average house prices increased in January
Official UK HPI data indicates new-build sales are driving price increases while resale property values continue to fall.
Industry Reactions: UK house prices fell 1.4% in 2023
The latest official UK HPI confirms that London's property market saw the steepest price declines of any English region last year.
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