20/05/2014
Rise In UK House Prices
Property values have risen by 8% in a year to March, according to the figures of the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The annual increase is slow compared to a 9.2% year-on-year price rise to the end of February, however according to ONS figures the price increase in London was 17% excluding the capital and in the South East of England, prices rose by 4.7%.
The prices in Northern Ireland increased by 0.3% and 0.8% in Scotland. In the East of England property prices were up by 6.6% annually, and 6.1% in the South East of England.
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The annual increase is slow compared to a 9.2% year-on-year price rise to the end of February, however according to ONS figures the price increase in London was 17% excluding the capital and in the South East of England, prices rose by 4.7%.
The prices in Northern Ireland increased by 0.3% and 0.8% in Scotland. In the East of England property prices were up by 6.6% annually, and 6.1% in the South East of England.
(CVS/CD)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.