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245 _aNorth/south divide in house prices
260 _c2003
490 _aHBOS news release
_v4 July 2003 (3)
520 _aThe 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
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650 _aHALIFAX HOUSE PRICE INDEX
650 _aAVERAGE HOUSE PRICE
650 _aHOUSE PRICE INFLATION
690 _aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
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