HOUSE prices have continued to recover from the pandemic – reaching an all-time high in August. The average price of a home is now £224,123 according to data from building society Nationwide.…
The averageHouse prices have recovered from the height of the pandemic according to data from Nationwide
Nationwide chief economist Robert Gardner said: "The bounce-back in prices reflects the unexpectedly rapid recovery in housing market activity since the easing of lockdown restrictions. "Our own research, conducted in May, indicated that around 15% of people surveyed were considering moving as a result of lockdown."announced by the government in July could boost house prices further.The end of the furlough scheme on 31 October could result in more job losses.STAMP duty land tax is a lump sum payment anyone buying a property or piece of land over a certain price has to pay.
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