House prices in 10.5% plunge
House prices are falling at their fastest rate for nearly 18 years as potential buyers stay away from the market, new Nationwide figures show.
The average cost of a home in the UK has dived by 10.5% during the 12 months to the end of August, the biggest drop since the final quarter of 1990.
The rate of the slide has also accelerated from 0.9% in June to 1.5% in July and 1.9% in August.