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UK house prices surge above £350,000 as demand outstrips supply
The average house price in Britain has surged above £350,000 for the first time ever as buyer demand outstrips the amount of homes on sale.
Monday 26 October 2026
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The average house price in Britain has surged above £350,000 for the first time ever as buyer demand outstrips the amount of homes on sale.
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