House of the Rising Sun: Why Prime Central London property is out of sync with global market cycles
Various factors have led to an unusual disparity between PCL values and those of major financial hubs around the world, writes Ollie Marshall; it's no surprise that overseas buyers are making their move...
Ollie joined Prime Purchase in September 2021, after more than 20 years working in the prime central London market. During that time, he co-founded Brooks Marshall, which he ran for nine years before turning his hand from selling to buying.
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