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'Harsh reality' warning issued to renters whilst UK house price growth 'steadies'
The rate of increase in UK house prices remained steady in June, while tenants are facing soaring rents, new official figures reveal. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the average price of a home rose by 2.7 percent in the 12 months to June, a figure consistent with May's data.