http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6943797.stm
UK house prices were 12.1% higher in June than a year earlier, according to the latest government figures.
The rate of growth was the highest since March 2005, and compares with May's revised figure of 10.8%.
The average UK house price rose from £210,793 in May to £214,222 in June, according to the Department of Communities and Local Government.
Recent surveys from the Halifax and Nationwide have also seen price growth remain strong.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6943083.stm
Global stock markets have recovered some ground from last week's sharp falls after central banks moved to ease fears of a worldwide credit crisis.
European markets rose in morning trade, although the European Central Bank still pumped an extra 48bn euros ($65bn; £32bn) into the banking system.
By early afternoon, London's FTSE 100 was up 145 points to 6,183, while the Germany Dax was up 83 points to 7,426.
UK house prices were 12.1% higher in June than a year earlier, according to the latest government figures.
The rate of growth was the highest since March 2005, and compares with May's revised figure of 10.8%.
The average UK house price rose from £210,793 in May to £214,222 in June, according to the Department of Communities and Local Government.
Recent surveys from the Halifax and Nationwide have also seen price growth remain strong.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6943083.stm
Global stock markets have recovered some ground from last week's sharp falls after central banks moved to ease fears of a worldwide credit crisis.
European markets rose in morning trade, although the European Central Bank still pumped an extra 48bn euros ($65bn; £32bn) into the banking system.
By early afternoon, London's FTSE 100 was up 145 points to 6,183, while the Germany Dax was up 83 points to 7,426.
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