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UK house price growth slows in December

But majority in a survey thinks prices in 2017 will be higher than last year

Published Thu, Jan 19, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    London

    BRITAIN'S housing market had its weakest month since just after June's Brexit vote in December as house price growth slowed and the number of homes sold fell slightly, a closely watched survey of property valuers showed on Wednesday.

    The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said its members expected a further slowdown in price rises over the next three months, although a clear majority thought prices in 2017 would be higher than last year.

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