House prices could fall by 18% if Britain quits EU, says George Osborne
by Rowena Mason and Hilary Osborne from on (#1EFG4)
Chancellor predicts Brexit would cause an 'economic shock' but pro-leave minister dismisses 'extraordinary claim'
House prices could take an 18% hit over the next two years and there will be an "economic shock" that will increase the cost of mortgages if the UK votes to leave the EU, George Osborne has warned.
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