House prices close to another record high in December – The Week UK

House prices in the UK’s new towns have grown faster than the country as a whole over the last 10 years, according to a study by Halifax. Good transport links and lower house prices make new towns such as Milton Keynes popular options for people commuting to work in commercial centres like London. Higher prices in the capital have shifted demand to cities such as Birmingham and Manchester.

House prices close to another record high in December – The Week UK