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More people set to share homes as house prices fall

In the same way that rising house prices encouraged people to bring forward their decision to buy a property, expectations of falling house prices will convince many to defer their property purchase, or to sell their property. As more people choose to share with friends, family, or strangers, a key source of demand for property at the lower end of the market will be hit, intensifying the downward pressure on property prices.

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