UK House Prices Surge: Fastest Growth in a Year!

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The UK housing market is heating up! August saw the fastest annual growth in house prices since 2022, driven by cheaper mortgages and a recovering economy. But is this the start of a new boom, or just a temporary spike? Dive into the latest trends and what they mean for buyers and sellers. Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA590883 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Are we seeing a new boom in the UK housing market? August brought some unexpected news.

00:05House prices jumped 2.4% year-on-year, marking the fastest annual growth since late 2022.

00:12But is this a sign of a full recovery or just a temporary spike?

00:16Nationwide's latest report shows that while prices grew annually,

00:19they dipped slightly by 0.2% compared to July, missing economists' expectations.

00:26Still, the demand is strong. Mortgage approvals hit their highest since the infamous mini-budget

00:31by former PM Liz Truss. What's driving this trend?

00:34Experts say it's a mix of cheaper mortgages and a slowly recovering UK economy.

00:39As inflation cools down, lenders are trimming their rates, making homes a bit more affordable.

00:44But remember, house prices are still 3% below their peak from the summer of 2022,

00:50during the post-pandemic boom. The average price in August was £265,375.

00:58So, will this momentum continue, or are we in for more surprises?

01:02Stay tuned to see how the UK housing market evolves.

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