The recent renewed falls in house prices have revived the long-standing debate about the effect of the housing market on consumer spending. We stand by our long-held view that there is a strong link between housing and spending and expect a second downward leg in the housing market to add to the pressure on consumer spending from the looming fiscal squeeze.
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