House prices rise at slowest rate in six years as Brexit hits growth
by Richard Partington from Economics | The Guardian on (#4DB5G)
London experiences biggest slump in a decade but Midlands and north-west race ahead
House prices across Britain have increased at their slowest rate for more than six years, with London experiencing its biggest slump in a decade as Brexit concerns drag on growth.
The Office for National Statistics said average house prices in the UK rose by 0.6% in the year to February, the lowest rate of growth since September 2012, and down from 1.7% in January.
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