UK Housing Market May Cool and Avoid Crash, BOE Official Says

  • Chief Economist Huw Pill says sees higher rates biteing
  • Halifax says prices are falling for first time in a year
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Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said higher interest rates may cool prices in the UK housing market but are unlikely to lead to a crash.