Regions lead with strongest annual house price growth – Halifax

House prices have remained ‘remarkably stable’ over the last six months, down by just £48, according to Halifax.

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House prices rose slightly in April, according to the latest Halifax house price index, with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland seeing the strongest annual price growth.

UK house prices rose by 0.3% in April, an increase of just under £900, Halifax said. This compares to a drop of 0.5% in March.

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