Steady As She Goes?

At present, the UK economy is doing a passable imitation of a vintage Rolls Royce: gliding along at a serene pace over some bumps in the road, without much in the way of acceleration or cornering, and with some well-worn interiors. To extend this analogy, UK real estate is riding along inside the car - an enjoyable ride for those who are prepared and appreciate the details, but somewhat stressful for those who are running late for refinancing deadlines.