Graph Of The Week

This week’s graph comes from our shiny new House Prices & Affordability Index, the first edition of which was launched today.

What it shows is divergence in the marketplace: house prices rising at the upper end and falling at first-time buyer level.

Why the two-tier trend? Because those at the higher end – either cash rich or equity rich – are chasing a limited supply of larger properties, while those at the bottom, with limited access to finance, are still struggling to get a foot in the door.

Want to know more? Check out the full House Price Index.

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