An index measuring the average asking price for a home in the United Kingdom came in at -19 in August, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors revealed on Tuesday in its month balance.
That beat forecasts for a score of -22 after coming in at an upwardly revised -23 in July (originally -24).
Among the individual components of the survey, the newly agreed sales balance jumped to 5 from -18 in July, while the new vendor instructions balance rose to 0 in August from -12.
The three-month price expectations balance rose to -13 from -21, while the 12-month price expectations balance was up to -17 from -24.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.