London property price increase map (click on image to see larger view) (Image: Archant)
The news that house prices have risen yet again this August, according to a new survey by Nationwide, has contradicted other indications that the property market may be slowing.
As ever, this increase is led by London, which has seen annual growth of around 20 per cent.
Hearing the figures it can be hard to comprehend just how dramatically prices have risen in the past 20 years. The infographic on London property prices, created by Delivery Quote Compare, offers a visual summary of the situation.
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