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How on earth can UK house prices be at record highs right now?

Despite the pandemic, a surge in unemployment and a collapse in business activity, UK house prices are higher than they’ve ever been. John Stepek explains what’s driving prices – and asks if we’re heading for a crash.

by: John Stepek
3 Sep 2020
House for sale sign © Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg via Getty Images

House prices: one way traffic?

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