House price inflation in the UK is slowing, official government figures have shown.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) - formerly the ODPM - said prices rose by 5.2% in the year to June, down from 5.6% in May.
Price inflation slowed sharply in London, with annual price inflation in the capital slipping from 7.0% in May to 5.8% in June.
According to the survey, the average property in the UK now costs £190,883.
But while house price growth slowed in England and Scotland, the robust Northern Ireland and Welsh markets posted increases.
Annual house price inflation in Northern Ireland rose from 18% to 18.5% between May and June.
In Wales, the jump in price inflation was more dramatic - rising from 4.8% to 8.5%.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) - formerly the ODPM - said prices rose by 5.2% in the year to June, down from 5.6% in May.
Price inflation slowed sharply in London, with annual price inflation in the capital slipping from 7.0% in May to 5.8% in June.
According to the survey, the average property in the UK now costs £190,883.
But while house price growth slowed in England and Scotland, the robust Northern Ireland and Welsh markets posted increases.
Annual house price inflation in Northern Ireland rose from 18% to 18.5% between May and June.
In Wales, the jump in price inflation was more dramatic - rising from 4.8% to 8.5%.
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