The easing off in Halifax house price inflation in February marks a contrast with Nationwide’s more upbeat figure. Nonetheless, house prices appeared to be holding onto their 2020 gains even when buyers could no longer expect to benefit from the stamp duty holiday. And we think that the raft of policy support announced by the Chancellor this week will ensure that house prices don’t fall this year.
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