North/South house price divide is shrinking - B&B

House prices in the north of England have continued to grow rapidly while southern parts of the country are seeing a slowdown in the property market, according to a new survey. Latest figures from Bradford & Bingley Estate Agents show that the North West has seen a 17% rise in house price since the start of the year, while prices has risen over 12% in the North East. In the meantime, the average house price in the South East has declined by 5%. House price growth in the North has been "phenomenal" this year, says Gary Verity, head of retail property services at Bradford & Bin...