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Kate is the Head of Regional Residential Agency and oversees the Strutt & Parker network of 39 regional offices from Inverness to Exeter. Kate joined Strutt & Parker in 2015 and has worked in the property industry for over twenty years; her experience lies specifically within the London and regional lettings and sales markets.
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