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UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018 as sellers slash asking prices

The Independent UK News · 17 August 2026 at 00:01

UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018 as sellers slash asking prices

The number of available homes for sale is also at a 12-year high for this time of year

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UK house prices see biggest August drop since 2018 as sellers slash asking prices

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