Realtors pitch Toronto, Vancouver to soak up capital flight from Brexit
Pound's record plunge likely to attract property buyers seeking bargains
Vancouver
REALTORS in Toronto and Vancouver are pitching Canadian cities as relatively safe property havens now that London, for years one of the world's leading targets of foreign capital, suddenly looks a lot riskier. Blame it on Brexit.
"Brexit's good for us, not for them," said Anita Springate-Renaud, owner of Engel & Volkers' brokerage in Toronto, who expects to field calls from clients seeking to redirect their investments. "We are a safe bet."
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