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The homes, launched under its new Sales of Balance Flats scheme last Thursday, have attracted 12,728 bids as of the latest update at 5pm yesterday - about six times oversubscribed.
Analysts say applications could hit 20,000 when the process closes next Wednesday, making 10 bids for every available flat.
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Analysts say applications could hit 20,000 when the process closes next Wednesday, making 10 bids for every available flat.
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