House price growth at fastest rate since 2007: Halifax

House price growth at fastest rate since 2007: Halifax

Despite the ongoing pandemic and wider economic challenges of 2021, average property prices hit new record highs eight times during 2021, breaking records once again in December to stand at £276,091.

The latest figures released by Halifax this morning have shown that house prices increased by over £24,500 in 2021, the largest annual cash rise since March 2003, but are expected to slow in 2022. To continue reading, please Click Here


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