House prices in the three months to October were 1.2% lower than in the preceding three months according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. Commenting, Martin Ellis, housing economist, said: "Signs of a modest deterioration in the trend in house prices continued in October. Prices in the three months to October were 1.2% lower than in the preceding three months. "The weak economic background has been a key factor dampening housing demand this year. Recent encouraging developments relating to the level of overall economic activity and conditions in the labour market, however, may help to support demand and ... (full story)