Editorial: Housing heads to infinity and beyond

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Fears over the short-term state of the housing market have been sparked by a number of differing monthly indices, reports and surveys, all suggesting some change is ongoing.

Some reports indicate the market is going downhill rapidly in parts of the country, with steep house price falls, whereas other reports are solid in their conclusions the market is simply pausing for breath. These reports are, however, short-term in their outlook, which means there are other factors to consider. Long-term supply and demand issues are out there too, especially for those looking to build a portfolio of property assets. That raises at least two major points requiring discussion. The first is pending A-Day rules, which pensions expert Steve Bee, head of pensions str...

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