House price growth picks up despite political uncertainty

Biggest monthly rise for 16 months but annual growth remains below 1%

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House price growth has picked up despite on-going economic and political uncertainty, with the biggest monthly rise since July 2018.

According to Nationwide building society, the average price of a home rose by 0.5% in November, up from 0.2% in October. The average price is now £215,734.

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