‘Unexpected influx' of pharmacies for sale could rock market, broker warns

Pharmacy prices could come under “slight pressure” this year if an “unexpected influx” of pharmacy properties enter the market, a brokerage has said.

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Pharmacies will continue to be in low supply in Scotland in 2022, the broker has predicted

Prices should remain “stable” in 2022 as buyers’ confidence is expected to remain high and “support for pharmacy acquisitions remains positive”. However, this stability could be rocked by any unexpected sales, the broker suggested in its market report published today (February 7).

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