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| Properties are taking longer to sell than a year ago, analysis suggests, at an average of more than three months in urban areas of the UK. | Properties are taking longer to sell than a year ago, analysis suggests, at an average of more than three months in urban areas of the UK. |
| Homes in cities and major towns were on the market for 102 days on average before being sold or put under offer. | Homes in cities and major towns were on the market for 102 days on average before being sold or put under offer. |
| This was six days longer than in 2017, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). | This was six days longer than in 2017, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). |
| Selling periods ranged from an average of 39 days in Edinburgh to 131 days in Blackpool. | Selling periods ranged from an average of 39 days in Edinburgh to 131 days in Blackpool. |
| Completion of the deal may take a lot longer than this, owing to legal requirements and the practicalities of moving dates. | Completion of the deal may take a lot longer than this, owing to legal requirements and the practicalities of moving dates. |
| The research for Post Office Money found that properties in Glasgow also sold quickly, at an average 48 days. | The research for Post Office Money found that properties in Glasgow also sold quickly, at an average 48 days. |
| Belfast and Swansea recorded the biggest fall in the time properties spent on the market - at 17 and 14 days less respectively than last year. | Belfast and Swansea recorded the biggest fall in the time properties spent on the market - at 17 and 14 days less respectively than last year. |
| In contrast, properties in Bristol and Luton were taking 10 and 14 days longer respectively to sell than last year. | In contrast, properties in Bristol and Luton were taking 10 and 14 days longer respectively to sell than last year. |
| Homes in London, where the market has slowed considerably recently, took an average of 126 days to sell. | Homes in London, where the market has slowed considerably recently, took an average of 126 days to sell. |
| The report suggested affordability constraints had hit demand in these areas, leading to longer selling times. | The report suggested affordability constraints had hit demand in these areas, leading to longer selling times. |
| How long did it take to sell your property? Have you faced any delays? Tell us about your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | |
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