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House prices in Britain were up 7.1% compared to the same month a year ago. Getty Images
House prices in Britain were up 7.1% compared to the same month a year ago. Getty Images
British house prices surge at strongest pace since 2004
Prices rise 2.1% in April as housing boom shows no signs of cooling