Camilla Dell: Why both buyers & sellers should be wary of agents pushing social media
Champagne-fuelled launch parties and Instagram likes are unlikely to deliver real results in PCL's increasingly crowded marketplace, says buying agency boss...

Camilla Dell is Managing Partner and Founder of one of London’s leading independent buying consultancies, Black Brick Property Solutions LLP, acting exclusively on behalf of buyers to source and acquire the right property on the most favourable terms. Based in the heart of Mayfair, Black Brick specialises in providing high quality value added services to private individuals, international buyers and corporate clients.
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