House prices in the North West fall by 0.1%
House prices saw a national uplift for the first time in nine months but fell by 0.1% in the North West, property analyst Hometrack said.
The North West will help lead the house price recovery
The North West is to be at the forefront of a UK revival in house prices, experts have said.
House prices hike across the North West
North West house sellers have increased their asking prices by almost 4% in October.
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House prices in the North West fall by 0.1%
House prices saw a national uplift for the first time in nine months but fell by 0.1% in the North West, property analyst Hometrack said.
Read the full storyThe North West will help lead the house price recovery
The North West is to be at the forefront of a UK revival in house prices, experts have said.
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House prices hike across the North West
North West house sellers have increased their asking prices by almost 4% in October.
Read the full storyHouse price dip blamed on Olympics
House prices have fallen for the third month in a row, including in the North West. New research has put the slump down to buyers staying home to watch the Olympics.
The North West saw the second steepest fall, down 2% to an average of £159,729.
– Miles Shipside, housing market analystSummer sellers have had some very stiff competition, not only from competing sellers chopping their prices, but also from the Olympics extravaganza which has been more compelling for many than viewing property.
The global squeeze in the credit markets has seriously affected the man on the street's access to mortgage financing, permanently hampering their ability to finance their journey onto and up the housing ladder."
House prices fall in region
House prices have fallen for the first time in seven months, with the North West seeing a decrease of 0.3%.
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