Post-referendum shock starts to wane

There are increasing signs that the initial post-referendum shock has begun to recede. With buyer numbers still falling and confidence still shaky, the weakness in transactions will last for several months yet, while house price growth will continue to ease. But with the recent economic news taking a more positive tone, it looks increasingly likely that the housing market will avoid catastrophe.

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