July still slow
July still slow
- 2004
- Halifax Press Release 4 August 2004 (4) .
The "Halifax house price index" for July 2004 has been released. Figures show that the market may be slowing. House prices grew by 1.3% in July, which was very similar to June's 1.2%. In the previous six months the average has been 2.0% plus. The average UK house price broke through the £160 000 barrier in July. While this is good news for existing home owner as their financial positions are strengthened, it highlights how hard the situation is for first-time buyers. Over the year to June 2004, terraced houses were the best performing type of property across the UK with prices rising by 23%. The full report can be viewed at: http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/nationalpressreleas e.asp.
HALIFAX HOUSE PRICE INDEX
HOUSE PRICE INFLATION
HOUSE PRICES
The "Halifax house price index" for July 2004 has been released. Figures show that the market may be slowing. House prices grew by 1.3% in July, which was very similar to June's 1.2%. In the previous six months the average has been 2.0% plus. The average UK house price broke through the £160 000 barrier in July. While this is good news for existing home owner as their financial positions are strengthened, it highlights how hard the situation is for first-time buyers. Over the year to June 2004, terraced houses were the best performing type of property across the UK with prices rising by 23%. The full report can be viewed at: http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/nationalpressreleas e.asp.
HALIFAX HOUSE PRICE INDEX
HOUSE PRICE INFLATION
HOUSE PRICES