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Michael Hunter

House market shows signs of ‘finding a new, natural level’ as shockwaves ease after ‘disastrous’ mini-Budget

Reservation rates at two major housebuilers are recovering (PA)

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There were more signs today that the disruption in the housing market was easing after the turmoil that followed the budget proposals of the short-lived government of Liz Truss.

Amid a series of updates from the sector, FTSE 250 housebuilder Redrow said that the market “appears to be finding a new, natural level.” The assessment came as it reported first-half revenue of £1.03 billion, around the record of £1.05 billion hit last year, with profit for the period slipping to £198 million from £203 million.

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