House sales surge, but economy weighs on prices

Economists say house prices will, after inflation is taken into account, probably decrease over the next few years

24 July 2022 - 00:00

Semigration, emigration, work-from-home and finances are among the reasons behind a surge of activity in the residential property market that has seen some estate agencies reporting record sales in the past 18 months. ..

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