Guy Meacock: After watching from the sidelines, London shoots for the stars
Values are on the creep, stock levels are low, money is cheap and forecasts are overwhelmingly positive – it’s like the market has swept away the scars of the last 18 months…
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.
Guy Meacock: London is really hitting its stride now
The capital has played second fiddle to the country market over the last year - but is now showing the sort of resilience that surprised us all post-GFC.
By Guy Meacock
‘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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New instructions surge in Prime London amid ‘surprisingly busy’ summer sales market
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