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UK house prices rise 3.7% year-on-year in June

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Posted on August 20, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices in June were 3.7% higher than a year earlier, up from an annual increase of 2.7% in May, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday. House price

UK house prices rise 3.7% year-on-year in June

Overview of UK House Price Trends

LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices in June were 3.7% higher than a year earlier, up from an annual increase of 2.7% in May, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday.

Annual Increase in House Prices

House price inflation reached its highest in more than two years at 5.5% in March ahead of the expiry of a tax break on many property purchases.

Private-Sector Rent Changes

Private-sector rents were 5.9% higher than a year earlier in July, down from 6.7% in June and the smallest annual increase since January 2023.

(Reporting by David Milliken; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

Key Takeaways

  • UK house prices rose 3.7% year-on-year in June.
  • The increase was up from 2.7% in May.
  • House price inflation peaked at 5.5% in March.
  • Private-sector rents increased by 5.9% in July.
  • The data was reported by the Office for National Statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the annual increase in UK house prices in June?
UK house prices in June were 3.7% higher than a year earlier, up from an annual increase of 2.7% in May.
When did house price inflation reach its highest level?
House price inflation reached its highest in more than two years at 5.5% in March ahead of the expiry of a tax break on many property purchases.
How much did private-sector rents increase in July?
Private-sector rents were 5.9% higher than a year earlier in July, down from 6.7% in June and marking the smallest annual increase since January 2023.

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