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245			_aResidential homes sales are back on track
260			_c2005
490			_aEstate Agent _vJuly 2005, 4-5(2)
520			_aThe latest National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) survey reports that the housing market has got back on track in May 2005. The average house price has reached £206 551, the average monthly increase is 2.18% and the average annual increase is -2.76%. NAEA members sold two more properties per agent in May than in April. Property sales are however taking longer (4.2 weeks longer than at the same time last year). Finds a clear north/south divide when looking at the properties, which qualify for 0% stamp duty. The number of homes on the market increased by an average 6.74 per agent compared with April, double that of last year. Rental rates increased by 0.33% throughout May compared with 1.79% a year ago. Provides an overall market comment and regional summaries. Graphs cover number of properties sold, former buy-to-let properties on the market and average number of homes on the market.
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690			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
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