The moderation in housing market activity seen in recent months partly reflects the disruption caused by the MMR, and as this passes mortgage lending and demand will continue to increase. But concern over housing valuations and lender caution will mean the rise in demand will be moderate, and house price growth will continue to slow over the second half of the year.
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