Investors are piling-in to bulk-buy prime London apartments
Buying agency Ludgrove has noted a 55% increase in demand in the second half of 2019 from funds and family offices looking to bulk-buy residential apartments in prime London. CEO Fraser Slater explored why investors are choosing to bulk-buy in PCL now

Fraser is the CEO and Founder of Ludgrove. With 25 years experience as a Fund Manager and Property Developer in Chelsea, Fraser started Ludgrove with an ambition to create London's leading property buying agency. Fraser has a flair for spotting undiscovered property opportunities. This combined with his professionalism and expert negotiating skills honed on City trading floors, have won him the trust of some of the worlds' leading businessmen and entrepreneurs. Besides property his passions include cricket, skiing, football, rugby and the stock market. Fraser has lived in Prime Central London for over 20 years.
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