House prices soar towards record highs

House prices in the UK have risen for the third consecutive month, with a 0.3% increase in September, according to Halifax. The average home value now stands at £293,399, just £100 shy of the record set in June 2022. In London, the average house price stands at £539,238. The North West of England once again saw the highest growth in home prices of any region, with prices rising 5.1% in the past year to £234,355. 

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