Back to work: How the London property market is really faring
While a move to the country may the be trend du jour, the bright lights of the capital will be turned back on in time, says Guy Meacock
Guy joined Prime Purchase in 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the foremost authorities on the prime central London market. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the most desirable postcodes in the capital, while his incredibly strong work ethic ensures his clients are one step ahead of the competition. Guy’s ability to interpret a client’s brief, whether the property is for their own use or investment, has earned him an enviable reputation. Increasingly, he represents our international buyers who value his thorough understanding of the buying process, rational approach and considerable credibility in the marketplace.
The London property market continues to tick along relatively robustly – and here’s why…
An awful lot of buyers who, having expected prices to fall like an anvil out of a window in a Tom and Jerry cartoon, are finding the choice of houses disappointing and prices far firmer than they had hoped,…
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‘The London market is bouncing like a spring lamb, but keep your feet on the ground and don’t always follow the herd’
Reassured by safety in numbers, househunters have flocked back to the market at the same time, writes buying agent Guy Meacock - but they now face a very different landscape...
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