A hedge too far: On the risky business of shorting the housing market

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The path to hedged riches is littered with the corpses of those who were unable to remain solvent while markets remained irrational, writes buying agent Ollie Marshall.

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Ollie Marshall

Director at Prime Purchase

Ollie joined Prime Purchase in September 2021, after more than 20 years working in the prime central London market. During that time, he co-founded Brooks Marshall, which he ran for nine years before turning his hand from selling to buying.

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