House price index February 2010 [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: DCLG House Price Index ; February 2010Publication details: London DCLG 2010ISBN:- 9781409824411
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UK house prices have increased by 7.4% since February 2009 and 0.1% lower than in January 2010. The mix-adjusted average house price was £204 359 in February 2010 (not seasonally adjusted). UK house prices rose by 2.9% in the quarter ending February 2010 compared with a rise of 3.4% in the quarter ending November 2009 (seasonally adjusted). Annual average house prices rose by 7.9% in England, 4.2% in Scotland and 4.7% in Wales but fell in Northern Ireland by 8.3%. Annual average house prices paid by first time buyers in February 2010 were 9.3% higher than a year ago. By comparison average house prices paid by former owner occupiers were 6.6% higher. Annual average house prices paid for new properties in February 2010 were 3.9% lower than a year ago. By comparison average house prices paid on pre-owned dwellings were 8.2% higher.