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Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax - Beginner Level

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The average house price in the UK is now over £300,000. This is the first time it is so high.

The price increase is reported by Halifax, a bank in the UK. The report is in October 2023.

The price is important because buying a house is now more expensive. Many people worry that they cannot buy houses.

Higher house prices mean that some people might rent homes instead of buying. Saving money for a house may take longer.

In short, homes in the UK now cost more than £300,000, a new record. Many people are affected by this change.