House price predictions: best time to buy or sell in 2020

Brexit still creating uncertainty but prices set for a Boris-induced spring boost

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UK house prices are expected to break records in the coming months, as buyer activity surpasses the number of new sellers.

According to Rightmove, the average price of property in the UK jumped 0.8% – or £2,589 – this month, just £40 short of a new record.

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