According to the Halifax building society house prices rose 1.1% in March 2010.

Other house price indices from Nationwide and Hometrack have also suggested prices rose in March, following a decline in the market in February.

Halifax housing economist Martin Ellis said ‘there are signs that increasing supply is beginning to balance demand, which should help contain price rises.’

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