UK house prices rebound modestly in May; investigation launched into Nationwide’s takeover of Virgin Money – business live

UK house prices rebound modestly in May; investigation launched into Nationwide’s takeover of Virgin Money – business live

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Nationwide have also dug into their data, and found that past general elections do not appear to have generated volatility in house prices or resulted in a significant change in house price trends.

Their chief economist Robert Gardner says:

“On the whole, prevailing trends have been maintained just before, during and after UK general elections. Broader economic trends appear to dominate any immediate election-related impacts.

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