North/south divide in house prices
Series: HBOS news release ; 4 July 2003 (3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: The Halifax House Price Index for June 2003 shows house prices rising by 0.6% in June, 7.1% in the first six months of 2003 and an annual change of 21.9%. The standardised average house price (seasonally adjusted) is £130 312. The north/south divide in house prices has become pronounced within the last 12 months - top increase of 36.4% in northern England and London slipping to the bottom with only 11.5%. Fundamentals supporting the market remain strong with employment at a record high and mortgage payments at their lowest level as a proportion of gross earnings for 20 years. http://www.hbosplc.com/view/housepriceindex/nationalcommentary.asp| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The Halifax House Price Index for June 2003 shows house prices rising by 0.6% in June, 7.1% in the first six months of 2003 and an annual change of 21.9%. The standardised average house price (seasonally adjusted) is £130 312. The north/south divide in house prices has become pronounced within the last 12 months - top increase of 36.4% in northern England and London slipping to the bottom with only 11.5%. Fundamentals supporting the market remain strong with employment at a record high and mortgage payments at their lowest level as a proportion of gross earnings for 20 years. http://www.hbosplc.com/view/housepriceindex/nationalcommentary.asp