Neither the stronger economic recovery that we anticipate, nor the cuts to Stamp Duty Land Tax for first time buyers announced in the Budget are likely to reinvigorate the housing market next year. Instead, the already high level of house prices, combined with further rises in interest rates, will keep demand subdued and house price inflation in the 2% to 3% range for the foreseeable future.
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