Recovery rush as housing growth slows

摘要

Growth in the housing sector has slowed almost to a standstill, according to the Construction Purchasing Managers' Index.rnThe report from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, in conjunction with Markit, pointed to a slowdown in growth across the construction industry.rnThe housebuilding sector was particularly hard hit, with an index reading of 50.6 for August, where 50 represents no change in activity from the previous month. Activity is measured on a range of criteria, including new orders, employment and expectations.