Housing industry Budget reaction: London renters and first-time buyers facing woe

First-time buyers will face further difficulties (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

While Rachel Reeves’ autumn statement stressed it was going to support vulnerable people and working people, the reaction of the property industry suggests that people struggling with renting and trying to get onto the property ladder are going to find life particularly difficult.

Here are some thoughts from the industry.