UK house prices jump despite Middle East conflict
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 04:41 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
House price growth in the UK has surprised economists with a 3% increase in April. The typical property is now worth £278,880, according to Nationwide. Reuters reports that this is the fastest annual pace in 11 months.
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