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.


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