'Househunters specifically will have been looking for more support from this Budget'

Israel Moskovitz, cofounder of Avon Group of Properties:

“We were hopeful that in today’s Budget, Hunt would announce relief for businesses and househunters, especially given the challenges faced by many as a result of the cost of living crisis and inflation.

“Househunters specifically will have been looking for more support from this Budget. The end of the Help to Buy scheme is looming and will be significant for many first-time buyers.

“Today, we were hoping for more support to be announced in its place, and the government will need to do more to offer some relief to those looking to move up or around the market.”