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House Price Increases for Homes Near to Liverpool as Value of 1m Homes Across UK 'Increased by at Least Half' Since Covid - Liverpool Echo
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 16 – One million UK homes have increased in value by 50% or more since the pandemic, with northern England and Wales showing the strongest growth, Zoopla reported.
- Recent figures show average UK property values increased 1.1% since April 2025, with an annual rise of 3.9%, valuing the typical home at £269,000.
- High prices and mortgage rates have squeezed buyers' power, driven by exceptional price levels, elevated mortgage costs and tax changes.
- Zoopla estimates one million UK homes have gained at least 50% over five years, with average increases of £77,100 in the North West, £86,200 in Yorkshire and the Humber and £90,700 in Wales.
- First-Time buyers face affordability challenges as deposits exceed £70,000, while Nathan Emerson, CEO of Propertymark, said `This rise in house prices is positive for homeowners`.
- The outlook suggests modest growth of 2 to 4% is projected throughout the year, and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors noted buyer demand flipped to positive in June.
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