House Prices Hit Record High as Annual Growth Slows
UK house prices reached a new record high in November, but annual growth slowed to its weakest rate since March 2024. Experts cite budget uncertainty and affordability hurdles.
UK house prices reached a new record high in November, but annual growth slowed to its weakest rate since March 2024. Experts cite budget uncertainty and affordability hurdles.
Halifax reports UK house prices were flat in November, while BDO data shows weak in-store sales growth. Affordability for first-time buyers hits strongest level since 2015. Read the full analysis.
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