Average UK house price climbs past £300k after strongest monthly rise in over a year

The typical UK property has reached an unprecedented £300 077, according to Halifax s latest house price index released this morning. January saw values climb by 0. 7 per cent, marking the strongest monthly gain since November 2024 and more than offsetting the 0. 5 per cent dip recorded in December. Year on year, prices stand 1 per cent above their January 2025 level. The figures suggest the housing market has found its footing after a wobble at the close of last year. It is worth noting that