House buying picks up pace in the UK
House prices in many parts of the UK are on the way up.
According to official figures, prices rose by just over 3% in the 12 months to June.
A separate industry survey showed prices are rising at their fastest rate in nearly seven years.
But there were big regional variations - with prices falling in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Hugh Pym reports.
13 Aug 2013
- From the section Business