National housing overview House prices rose in July in every region of England and Wales apart from the North East according to the latest August figures from the Land Registry. The average price across the country increased 1.3% to £163,049. It was the biggest monthly increase in 19 months, but the average is still 2.1% lower than a year ago. Every region of England and Wales has seen prices drop over the past year apart from London, where prices have continued to rise and are up 1.3 per cent to £346,416. Here in the South East, prices are 1.1% lower … Continue reading →