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Commentary: Halifax HPI shows UK property market buckling under pressure of Government initiatives

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Yet further record rates of house price growth might seem like good news on the face of it, but this is far from the case. The UK property market is currently buckling under the pressure of yet another Government initiative to artificially fuel demand, without as much as a thought as to addressing supply.

Halifax HPI reaction

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Yet further record rates of house price growth might seem like good news on the face of it, but this is far from the case. The UK property market is currently buckling under the pressure of yet another Government initiative to artificially fuel demand, without as much as a thought of addressing supply.

Not only this, but many sales are hanging in the balance due to a considerable market backlog which has added further uncertainty to an already archaic and unpredictable transaction process. Here at Yes Homebuyers, we've seen record levels of enquiries for our sell my house fast service. This reflects the frustration of sellers, and the level of demand for an alternative means of sale.

These aren’t the foundations of a strong and stable housing market and come the end of the stamp duty holiday, we can expect the gloss to come off quickly... Revealing what is likely to be a considerable mess.

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Yet further record rates of house price growth might seem like good news on the face of it, but this is far from the case. The UK property market is currently buckling under the pressure of yet another Government initiative to artificially fuel demand, without as much as a thought of addressing supply.

Not only this, but many sales are hanging in the balance due to a considerable market backlog which has added further uncertainty to an already archaic and unpredictable transaction process. Here at Yes Homebuyers, we've seen record levels of enquiries for our sell my house fast service. This reflects the frustration of sellers, and the level of demand for an alternative means of sale.

These aren’t the foundations of a strong and stable housing market and come the end of the stamp duty holiday, we can expect the gloss to come off quickly... Revealing what is likely to be a considerable mess.

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