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Interest rate lift off highlights risks

While the hike in Bank Rate from 0.10% to 0.25% came a little earlier than we expected, it does not change our view that the overall rise in interest rates over the next couple of years will be modest. However, the continued strength of both inflation and employment suggests there is a risk that Bank Rate increases by more than currently anticipated, which would be more harmful to the housing market.

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