Cautious tailwinds, selective opportunity: Cluttons’ Laura Dam Villena on prime London’s prospects for 2026
Top agency's London resi chief tells PrimeResi why realism, decisiveness and well-priced stock will be rewarded in the year ahead - and runs through the key trends at play across the capital's top postcodes.
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