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The average house price increased by 0.4% month on month in August to hit a new record high, offsetting a 0.1% dip in July, according to Halifax.
Across the UK, property values were up by 11.5% annually in August.
A typical property now costs a record £294,260, Halifax said – but its report warned that “a more challenging period for house prices should be expected”.