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House prices to fall further

By Sharlene Goff

Published: December 5 2008 18:46 | Last updated: December 5 2008 18:46

Falling interest rates and government intervention to stem the rise in home repossessions may not be enough to bolster house prices, say estate agents.

Struggling homeowners were handed more support this week as the UK’s biggest banks agreed to offer a mortgage holiday to those unable to meet payments. Borrowers will also benefit from cheaper mortgage rates following this week’s 1 percentage point base rate cut.

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