Simon Rubinsohn
好色先生TVNot very great expectations
It seems that the government鈥檚 acceleration in capital spending has not had as large an impact on workloads as might have been expected
好色先生TVSafe as houses?
Housebuilders are unlikely to risk undermining a shaky recovery by building more houses 鈥� more鈥檚 the pity
好色先生TVGreen shoots - 26 June 2009
In this week鈥檚 expert scrutiny of the latest evidence of green shoots, Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist at the RICS, examines the Council of Mortgage Lenders鈥� (CML) data on mortgage lending and repossessions
好色先生TVHousing activity rises but prices set for further falls
Buyers may be rushing to the estate agents but, with prices still falling, sellers aren't following suit
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Housing activity rises but prices set for further falls
The latest RICS housing market survey paints a more optimistic picture of the housing market, with evidence that confidence and activity continue to improve.