House prices rise in March driven by 17% annual spike in new-build values
House prices climbed by 0.7% between February and March, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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House prices climbed by 0.7% between February and March, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
A total of 31% of private renters have used a form of credit to ensure they can afford their rent payments in the last 12 months, up from 28% in January 2024.
The average asking price of a rental property outside of London climbed to a 17th consecutive record, reaching £1,291 a month, according to Rightmove.
Home sales across the UK also increased in March, for the third month in a row.
The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers jumped in March to the highest level since September 2022, according to Bank of England figures.