Is consumption still as sensitive to house prices?

The second downward leg in house prices, which began last year, is likely to have a smaller impact on consumer spending than the initial plunge both in proportionate and absolute terms. Nonetheless, we suspect that falling house prices are one of a few reasons why the recent acceleration in consumption growth is unlikely to be sustained in the second half of this year. 

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