‘Competitive bidding returns to Prime Central London’
Gazumping and bidding wars are back as a combination of pent-up demand, currency advantage and realistic pricing boosts transaction levels, notes top buying agency

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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