UK house prices edge up in October
Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide’s Chief Economist, said:“UK house prices increased by 0.4% in October, lifting
annual house price growth into positive territory for the first time in six months. The price of a typical home was 0.8% higher than October 2010.
“Given the challenging economic backdrop, October’s data is encouraging, but it doesn’t fundamentally change the picture of a housing market that is treading water. Property transaction levels remain subdued, and prices essentially flat compared to last year.
“The outlook remains uncertain, but with the UK economic recovery expected to remain sluggish, house price growth is likely to remain soft in the period ahead, with prices moving sideways or drifting modestly lower over the next twelve months.”
