Home buyers and sellers rethinking plans amid economic uncertainty, tariff tumult
- The housing market is facing a crisis, with increasing prices making home ownership unattainable for many people.
- Experts note that first-time buyers now need deposits comparable to total house prices from 1995, highlighting affordability issues.
- Economic growth was only 0.3 percent in the first quarter, raising concerns about consumer confidence and interest rates.
- Jonathan Rolande expresses concern about the ongoing housing crisis and questions whether meaningful changes will occur by the end of 2025.
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100 Days Into 2025: Different day, same property crisis - 'dream of home ownership out of the reach of more people'
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