UK house prices logged a faster growth in April despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising energy prices, data published by Nationwide Building Society showed Friday.
House prices grew by more-than-expected 3.0 percent on a yearly basis in April, following an increase of 2.2 percent in March. Prices were expected to rise again by 2.2 percent.
On a monthly basis, house prices climbed unexpectedly by 0.4 percent but slower than the previous month's 0.9 percent increase. Prices were forecast to drop 0.3 percent.
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