Want to beat the property market crunch? Buy in these locations - NewsBreak

A chronic shortage of homes for sale drove desperate buyers to a summer of gazumping and competitive bidding. But now there are early signs the crunch is easing. The end of the stamp duty holiday frenzy, which had deterred downsizers, combined with the temptation of record high prices and the traditional boost of an autumn selling season, means sellers have slowly started coming back to market.