UK house sales plunge by 41% year-on-year
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 09:48 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Around 104,070 properties were sold in March 2026, a significant drop from the previous year. The Independent reports that one factor blamed for 'distorting' the market is not specified.
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