Newsbriefs

Citation

(2010), "Newsbriefs", Structural Survey, Vol. 28 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ss.2010.11028dab.007

Newsbriefs

Article Type: Newsbriefs From: Structural Survey, Volume 28, Issue 4

Latest UK house price index statistics produced by communities and local government

The latest statistics release includes data based on mortgage completions during the month of January 2010. The key points from the release are: UK house prices were 6.2 per cent higher than in January 2009 and 2.2 per cent higher than in December 2009 (seasonally adjusted). The mix-adjusted average house price in the UK stood at £207,159 in January 2010 (not seasonally adjusted). UK house prices rose by 4.8 per cent in the quarter ending January 2010. This compares with a smaller rise of 2.3 per cent for the quarter ending October 2009 (seasonally adjusted). Annual average house prices rose in England (6.6 per cent), Scotland (7.1 per cent) and Wales (1.3 per cent), but fell in Northern Ireland (−13.7 per cent). Annual average house prices paid by first time buyers in January 2010 were 8.9 per cent higher than a year ago. Average house prices paid by former owner occupiers were 5.2 per cent higher. Annual average house prices paid for new properties in January 2010 were 2.1 per cent lower than a year ago. Average house prices paid on pre-owned dwellings were 6.8 per cent higher.