A Summary Of The Main House Price Indices
Table: A summary of the main house price indices
Source data | Observations | Quality adjustment method | Local indices | Frequency | Price Observations | |
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Halifax | Loan approvals | 15,000 | Hedonic Regression | Regional only | Monthly | Valuation at time of loan approval |
Nationwide | Loan approvals | 12,000 | Hedonic Regression | Regional only | Monthly | Mortgage completions |
Zoopla | Estate agents | 4,000 | Mix Adjustment | No | Monthly | Estate agents reports |
Calnea​/​Home.co.uk | Asking prices online | 700,000 | Mix Adjustment | Regional only | Monthly | Asking price |
Rightmove | Asking prices online | Undisclosed | None | Regional only | Monthly | Asking price |
LSL Acadata | Various | 100,000 | Mix Adjustment | Regional only | Monthly | Actual price paid |
UK House Price Index | Various | 125,000 | Hedonic Regression | Yes | Monthly | Actual price paid and mortgage completions |
Reallymoving House Price Forecast | Conveyancing quotes | 6,000 | Mix Adjustment | Yes | Monthly | Valuation before conveyancing commences |