General recession but a house price boom?

Some economic theories come and go in fashion, but the basic one that everyone knows - supply and demand - is the fundamental underpinning of the housing market. There isn't enough supply and there is a lot of demand, so prices will only go one way.

We need to build more houses and allow developers to get on with quality housebuilding for the next generation.

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