Political uncertainty blamed as UK house prices fall

Average house price fell by £3,900 in November – a 1% decline

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UK house prices and the number of properties coming on to the UK housing market have both fallen, according to new data.

The average price tag fell by £3,900 in November – the equivalent of a 1% decline – on the previous month, according to Rightmove. Across Britain, the average asking price is now £302,808.

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