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A Tale of Two Cities: Why savvy HNWIs are looking to West London
Lawyer Charles Miéville explains why Notting Hill continues to be a popular choice for high net worth clients looking to buy in London, and observes how the wider PCL market appears to have split into two halves...

Charles is a Partner in the residential real estate team at Cripps incorporating Pemberton Greenish. He acts for both private individuals in purely residential acquisitions and disposals, as well as clients investing or developing property, including those with mixed use or the potential for conversion to residential. Additionally, he acts for banks in residential matters, particularly in relation to enforcing security over residential properties.
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