Taylor Wimpey's average house is now 22% higher than their average house sold for a year ago.
So on average, Taylor Wimpey have increased their prices 22% - FACT.
The other house builders, whilst many have not reported full-year, April to April average house prices yet, many have reported (in annual statements) that the average price of their new homes have increased by nearly as much: Bovis 19% : Crest 15% and Persimmon 16% for example.
True the type of house and location do play a significant part in price that can be achieved.
But this is the average house price rises, which will also include the not so good locations and smaller houses!
Not sure where you get the 5% market increases either!
According to Nationwide's latest house price figures, in the year to April, prices rose by 10.9%, the first annual double-digit growth since April 2010 and the fastest rate since June 2007.
This is still HALF what Taylor Wimpey have increased prices in the same period.