As we move deeper into the autumn property season, the latest data from the Rightmove House Price Index offers a telling snapshot of a UK housing market that's holding firm but one that’s also showing signs of seasonal and economic caution.

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As the autumn season unfolds, the UK housing market is showing fresh signs of life and the latest data from the Rightmove House Price Index provides a clear picture of where things may be heading next.