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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Why are house prices falling?

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House prices are heading downwards after surging during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to recent housing market reports.

With Halifax reporting on Thursday that the average UK house price dropped by 4.6% in August, falling at the fastest rate since 2009, here is a look at what is happening in the market.

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