Is 'Initial demand for land in the New Town was not spectacular; in fact, incentives had to be offered to entice buyers.' an autonomous statement, not logically connected to 'At first, demand for land in the New Town was high and property sold swiftly.'
Initial demand for land in the New Town was not spectacular; in fact, incentives had to be offered to entice buyers.###At first, demand for land in the New Town was high and property sold swiftly.