It's a 0.3% rise for January, the smallest monthly gain since May, and down from December's 1.2% figure. Annual inflation rests at 9.3%, again down from 10.5% December-to-December. Nationwide's Fionnuala Earley suggests this may be the start of a gentle slowing of the market, caused by stretched affordability and rising interest rates.

The Rat and Mouse - now with added search [January 29, 2007]

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