Divorce, death and downsizing drive sales while others wait out the slump
Downsize, death and divorce account for most sales in winter as owners without urgent need hold properties to avoid price losses.
Why it mattersSellers with urgent need hold most winter listings. Those without pressure are waiting on the sidelines, betting prices will fall further before they sell.
AustraliaAustralian homeowners can now negotiate better prices on purchases while facing lower sale prices for existing homes, with the gap between buy and sell narrowing significantly.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 9 h ago
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