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House prices have been rising around the world at the fastest rate in 30 years, however some countries might run into problems if wages growth can’t keep up, an expert has warned.

Asset management firm Franklin Templeton, notes house prices have been rising globally over the past 12 months, thanks to a combination of low interest rates and monetary stimulus.

Franklin Templeton’s Chief Market Strategist and Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover, says global housing prices are growing at a rate not seen in 30 years.

“Home prices are rising globally. In the first quarter of 2021, the average annual nominal house price growth accelerated to the fastest pace since 1990 across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD’s) 37 advanced economies.”

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