House prices in the UK decline for a third consecutive month, according to Halifax’s latest house price figures. The monthly falls mark the first time in around two years that prices drop across three successive months. The data show that regional weakness is led by the South East, which records the largest price decrease of any region, according to the report. The South East’s decline overtakes London as the area experiencing the biggest falls. The articles attribute the regional comparison to Halifax’s house price survey, indicating that both London and the South East are affected, but the South East shows the sharper movement. Overall, the reported three-month pattern suggests a short period of renewed downward pressure in the market after a longer stretch without consecutive monthly declines. The reports focus on the timing of the falls and the regional ranking, particularly highlighting the South East’s position relative to London.