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Are asking prices a reliable lead indicator?

Yesterday’s fall in asking prices reported by Rightmove was noticeably stronger than the traditional dip normally observed in August. Admittedly, despite their timely nature the data’s track record as a lead indicator of the other major house price indices is poor. Even so, the data add to the impression of a market that has reached a turning point.

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