Another 1.7% average rise for November, leaving house prices - in the three months to November - up 9.6% on the same three month period last year. More here. The key points, however, are contradictory:

* UK economy continues to grow
* Employment continues to rise
* RICS and House Builders' Association report falls in enquiries
* "Real" average earnings have slowed

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