OCTOBER appears to have been a much quieter month in the private property market than recent months.

Just over 350 private homes were sold in the first nine days of the month - the only solid figures available so far.

Property consultants say the pace of buying did not appear to have picked up for the rest of the month. They say the market seems to be pausing for breath as buyers resist higher prices.

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