UK house prices rise 0.3% in August, Halifax says
UK house prices reached a record £299,331 in August 2025 with Northern Ireland leading growth at 8.1%, while first-time buyers saw improved affordability, Halifax reported.
- House prices in the UK rose by 0.3% in August, supported by improving affordability and resilient demand, according to Halifax.
- The average property price in the UK now stands at a new record high of £299,331, although annual growth has eased slightly to 2.2%.
- Mortgage approvals picked up to a six-month high in July according to data from the Bank of England, signaling that demand is starting to recover slowly.
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Average UK house price hits new record high of £299,331 in August, says Halifax
The bank said house prices recorded the third month-on-month rise in a row.
·London, United Kingdom
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