Average UK house price climbs for first time in almost a year
The average price of a UK property coming to market climbed to a record £377,182 in April, in the first monthly rise in almost a year. The average asking price for properties hitting the market this month increased by 1.4%, or £5,312, according to Rightmove (RMV.L). According to the property site, this marks the first new price peak since May 2024 and exceeds the typical April increase of 1.2%, even as the number of homes available for sale has reached a 10-year high for this time of year. “The increased...