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Surveyors expect property sales to pick up in the autumn, as a survey suggests buyers make swift decisions.

The Nationwide says first-time buyers are spending more take-home pay on mortgage repayments.

Its monthly report found that surveyors expect activity to pick up over the next three months, with more predicting an increase in the year ahead.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Year Buyers Rates Rise Minutes Surveyors Interest Sales Mortgage Housing

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News Sentiment: Neutral

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Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-08-07 @ 23:05:55 (17 hours ago)

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News Source URL: bbc.com

Language: English

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Reading Time: 4 minutes read

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