House price index August 2010 [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: DCLG House Price Index ; August 2010Publication details: London DCLG 2010Subject(s): LOC classification:- 333.33 $2 18
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UK house prices have increased by 8.3% since August 2009 and by 0.7% since July 2010. The mix-adjusted average house price was £213 116 in August 2010 (not seasonally adjusted). UK house prices rose by 0.8% in the quarter ending August 2010 compared with a rise of 1.7% in the quarter ending May 2010 (seasonally adjusted). Annual average house prices rose by 9.3% in England, 0.4% in Scotland and 9% in Wales but fell in Northern Ireland by 18.8%. Annual average house prices paid by first time buyers in July 2010 were 8.2% higher than a year ago. By comparison average house prices paid by former owner occupiers were 8.3% higher. Annual average house prices paid for new properties in August 2010 were 8.6% higher than a year ago. By comparison average house prices paid on pre-owned dwellings were 8.3% higher.