House price inflation slows to 3.9% – UK HPI
London's average property price increased by 2.4% in April - but the annual change is just 1%
High value deal surge in Central London pushes property price inflation rate up
"Increased London house price growth may reflect a larger shift in the type of properties being sold than usual," says the official UK House Price Index, "with more sales of very high value properties.
London property price inflation sinks to its lowest level since 2009
The average property price in London has fallen by 4.4% in the last year, according to May's official UK House Price Index; that's the most negative rate since August 2009
Charming Cheltenham top for 2017 house price growth
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