Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Buyer delight as home values slide lower - Economy - News - Moneyfacts

Buyer delight as home values slide lower - Economy - News - Moneyfacts

Property values have slumped to an eight month low after having fallen every month since July last year, new research has revealed.

Property values in the UK have fallen 11% in that time, according to Zoopla.co.uk, and are currently 18% below the peak seen in October 2007.

Having hit a five-year low in February 2009, UK property values rose steadily during the rest of the year and throughout the first half of 2010, but have since fallen for the past eight months in a row.

Property prices in England have fallen by an average of £26,240 since last July, whilst in Scotland they are down on average by £21,489 and in Wales by £17,205.

The average home values now stand at £211,003 in England, £152,106 in Scotland and £143,182 in Wales.

Regionally, the North East has been hardest hit over the past few months, with London proving the most resilient.

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