New build home prices 'rise faster'

New build house prices have risen at a faster rate over the last five years than property prices generally, a study has found.

The typical price of a new build home has increased by 12% across England and Wales between 2007 and 2012 to reach £233,822, while house prices generally have risen at a slower pace of 9%, Halifax found.
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