• UK annual house price growth steady at 2%

• Prices up 0.3% during the month, after taking account of seasonal factors

• North was the weakest performing region in Q3, with prices down 1.7% year on year

Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide's Chief Economist, said: "Annual house price growth was stable in September at 2%. "Indeed, annual house price growth has been confined to a fairly narrow range of c2-3% over the past 12 months, suggesting little change in the balance between demand and supply in the market. "Looking further ahead, much will depend on how broader economic conditions evolve, especially in the labour market, but also with respect to interest rates".