House prices aren't part of inflation, are they? Generally, economists assume that a house is an asset, and rent (or if people own houses, the rent they would p

House prices aren't part of inflation, are they? Generally, economists assume that a house is an asset, and rent (or if people own houses, the rent they would pay) goes to the inflation figures. From the FAQ on your link: > Housing: rent of primary residence, owners’ equivalent rent, fuel oil, bedroom furniture, etc. So house prices aren't included, just imputed rent.