UK house prices rise in October despite economic turmoil

Average price of a property coming to market up 0.9%, says Rightmove, but first-time buyer demand has dropped

Asking prices for houses in the UK edged higher in October, although demand from first-time buyers has dropped as mortgage rates surge.

Despite the economic turmoil since the government's mini-budget last month, there has been little immediate sign of the housing market slipping, according to Rightmove.