Jo Eccles: On price inconsistency & a key challenge for buyers
Realistic expectations & up-to-date information are crucial for success in the current market, says top buying agent.
Jo Eccles: More buyers are proceeding than expected
Top buying agent reports on three of the key trends at play as the PCL market gears up for a potentially pivotal week.
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From cash-rich buyers to overly-aggressive tactics: Five key trends in the PCL market right now
'We have seen several instances recently where overly-aggressive tactics and tone have been deployed by a seller’s estate agent or lawyer, which has nearly derailed a transaction close to exchange unnecessarily.
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