Tom Bill: Rate cut will boost demand but Budget uncertainty lingers
Mortgage costs are expected to fall further after the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates last week, but the prospect of tax rises may dampen demand in prime markets, says Knight Frank's UK resi research boss.
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