UK house prices up by 2.3% in July - Breaking The News

UK house prices up by 2.3% in July

7 August

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House prices in the United Kingdom observed an annual rise of 2.3% in July, Halifax said in its House Price Index report published on Wednesday. This growth pushes the typical cost of a UK property to £291,268, according to the report.

The House Price Index (HPI) in the United Kingdom increased by 0.8% on a monthly basis, rebounding from a 0.2% decline in June 2024.

"We anticipate house prices to continue a modest upward trend throughout the remainder of this year," a Halifax spokesperson stated.

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