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Hotspots & Slow Burners: On the makings of a successful, sustainable district
Don't overlook established enclaves in search of exciting regeneration opportunities, says Alexander Lewis - these are places where people love to live, which is key to the long term performance of any housing market...

Alexander Lewis is an MRICS residential development and investment specialist with over twenty years’ experience in the Prime Central London market.
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