Date issued: 30 Dec 2005

EQUITIES OUTPERFORM HOUSING FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS CENTURY

• House prices increased by 0.5% in December
• Prices in the UK increased by 3% in 2005, compared to 12.7% in 2004
• Prices in 2006 are expected to increase by 0-3%

Headlines	December 2005	November 2005
Monthly index* Q1 '93 = 100	316.7	315.0
Monthly change*	0.5%	0.3%
Annual change	3.0%	2.4%
Average price	£157,250	£157,139

* seasonally adjusted

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