UK house prices rise at fastest pace since Feb 2023, ONS says


LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices rose at the fastest pace since February 2023 in the 12 months to September, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday.
The average house price in the United Kingdom in September was 2.9% higher than a year earlier at 292,000 pounds ($370,000), accelerating from a 2.7% annual increase in August.
Private sector rents in October were 8.7% higher than a year earlier, the biggest annual increase since May.
($1 = 0.7895 pounds)
(Reporting by David Milliken; Editing by William Schomberg)
A house price index measures the relative changes in the price of residential properties over time, providing insights into market trends and property value fluctuations.
Private sector rents refer to the rental prices set by private landlords for residential properties, which can vary based on location, property type, and market demand.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics, providing data on various aspects of the economy, society, and population.
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