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2014 will see a slowdown in the housing recovery

The housing market recovery is entering a new phase. The rapid bounce in house prices, which was driven by strong investment buying and tight supply conditions, will soon start to moderate. The recovery will then be characterised by strengthening activity from mortgage-dependent buyers, a rising number of willing sellers and moderating house price inflation.

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