Affluent home-buyer demand has shifted, but which trends will endure?
"Mega estates are making a comeback," says American property giant Coldwell Banker. "Gardens and backyard settings are being re-envisioned. Luxury medical concierges are the next big wellness trend. Art is now a socially distant, immersive experience. Our lives have been completely reimagined in the wake of the pandemic" - but which of the new luxury property trends will endure?
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