How prime & super-prime markets are faring in London & the country
Charlie Wells & Ollie Marshall give us the lowdown on how things are shaping up in and out of town in 2023, and explain the different forces at work in each market...
Charlie Wells is managing director of Savills UK buying arm Prime Purchase. He advises private clients and investors on the purchase of prime country houses, farms and estates; Ollie Marshall is Director, London Residential, at Prime Purchase.
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