The modest 0.4% rise recorded by Halifax in August confirms that house prices have continued to increase despite the sharp increases in mortgage rates we have seen so far and growing pressure on household finances from the cost of living. We doubt that will continue for much longer even if PM Truss’ Government freeze utility bills as has been briefed in the press.
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