{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/66101242da0a08001612153f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why house prices are dropping in UK but rising in London","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/1712331453944-da1ba13b5ecebd3ad26528a5624f6e7d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This edition of The Standard podcast examines the current state of London’s property market - from the top of the ‘prime’ action, to areas attracting first-time buyers.</p><p>What factors are impacting decision-making, and is it possible to negotiate anything resembling a bargain right now?</p><p>The latest Halifax figures show an average UK drop in property prices of almost £3,000 per transaction - but in London, Nationwide says prices are up 1.2 per cent. Why?</p><p>We’re joined by Alex Goldstein, managing director of Alex Goldstein Property Consultants, and India Block, deputy editor of the Standard’s Homes &amp; Property section.</p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}