University homes grow at twice UK average

The review of 79 university towns found that 20 towns saw house prices grow by 20% or more, almost twice the UK average of 11%. The overall average increase for university towns was 14%. Belfast was the fastest growing town with a 47% rise in house prices during the year to June 2007. The research also found seven university towns showed an increase in average house prices of over 50% in the last three years. Belfast was the best performer again, with a 97% increase in prices over three years, followed by Aberdeen, at 75%, Dundee, at 64%, and Tower Hamlets in London, with 61% growth i...