Economics

U.K. House Prices Surge at Strongest Annual Pace Since 2007

  • Halifax says outlook dims with cost of living squeeze
  • War in Ukraine adds to uncertanties that may hit market

Halifax warned growth may slow as consumers feel a squeeze on the cost of living.

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U.K. house prices surged at the fastest annual pace since before the global financial crisis, but a mounting squeeze on household finances is expected to cool the market in coming months.