Economics

U.K. Housing Shortage Drives Record ‘Frenzy’ in Asking Prices

  • Rightmove says shortage of property is primary driver
  • Economist says the boom can’t continue, sees gradual slowdown

A row of estate agents signs are attached to railings next to a block of residential apartments in Romford, U.K.

Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
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Asking prices for U.K. homes hit a record high for a third-straight month, driven by a shortage of properties on the market.