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Rachel Reeves: Delays, hidden costs and deals collapsing at the last minute are not only bad for home buyers, it’s bad for the economy…

On the recordJune 19, 2026
Delays, hidden costs and deals collapsing at the last minute are not only bad for home buyers, it’s bad for the economy too.
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party

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On the impact of home buying delays

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