Hopes for a stronger Autumn likely to be frustrated

August’s rise in mortgage approvals may boost hopes that the housing market will enjoy a stronger end to the year. However, the bleak labour market outlook and the increasing concerns about a relapse into recession all suggest that the market will remain very weak for some time to come.

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