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Limited scope for housing market recovery

Regardless of what happens with Brexit in the months ahead, a revival in the owner occupier housing market is unlikely. Even if a Brexit deal is agreed soon, we expect to see only a small improvement in housing market transactions and house price growth over the next two years. That said, the outlook for the rental market is stronger, as weak lettings supply and solid wage growth push rental growth higher.

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