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Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

The combination of favourable valuations and exceptional affordability has made housing look like the bargain of a lifetime. But structural constraints on demand are preventing households from taking advantage. Add in the still poor supply picture, and prices are likely to continue to fall throughout this year, by around 5% from current levels.

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