London house prices have leapt by 18.2% annually, widening the gap between property values in the capital and those in the rest of the UK to the largest levels on record, building society Nationwide has reported.
The number of new houses being built in England "continues to lag far behind" pre-financial crisis levels, according to Nationwide.
The supply of houses is around 40% lower than before the 2008 crisis and that combined with strong interest from overseas investors and a fresh stream of first-time buyers into the market thanks to Help to Buy have been helping to increase property prices - particularly in the capital.
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