With prices predicted to rise 3% by the Halifax, Nationwide (RICS saying 4%), can anyone remember:
What were the corresponding predictions from the Halifax etc. this time last year? How did these correspond to what actually happened?
Given that they have a vested interest in looking on the bright side, how much brighter than the dark side might this be?
(I agree, too, that with figures close to inflation, 3% isn't exacly much of a 'rise'.)