Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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"Sales are taking much longer and it is proving increasingly difficult to generate commitment."
— Jeremy Leaf , Executive
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Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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