Election uncertainty puts dampener on housing market [electronic resource] Prices set to track sideways supported by thin volumes

Donnell, Richard

Election uncertainty puts dampener on housing market Prices set to track sideways supported by thin volumes [electronic resource] - 2010 - Hometrack Monthly National Housing Survey 31 May 2010 .

Volume of sales agreed, supply and demand activity affected by uncertainty of May 2010 General Election. Nationally, average house prices rose by 0.2% in May following a similiar increase in April. Year on year rate of growth stands at 2%. Higher interest rates and possible changes in capital gains tax may effect stability of market.


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