House prices up in June, Land Registry reveals

Typical values were up 0.1%, meaning the average property price is now £153,046. Prices are down by 14% compared to this time last year.

It is the first time since Janaury 2008 the Land Registry has reported a month-on-month rise in values. However, it adds: "As themonthly increase is only 0.1%, the movement does not signal a return to solid growth, but rather flattening prices."

The latest news paints a confusing picture for homeowners and first-time buyers as mortgage lender Halifax reported a 0.5% fall for June, while fellow lender Nationwide said prices rose by an average 0.9% last month.

Lenders' figures only reflect the value of approved mortgages for their customers, whereas the Land Registry uses a much larger sample (see the Free House Price Valuation guide to help value your home).

Regional variations

In London, prices rose by 2% in June, the most pronounced rise nationwide.

However, prices in Yorkshire and The Humber fell by 1.2%, the largest regional drop.

Typical values were mostly up in the South and West Midlands, while they mainly fell in the North, East Midlands and Wales.

Further reading

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