Jess Simpson: Super-prime country & estates market still going strong
'The best houses will sell under the radar and probably in competition, but with two buyers rather than five': A top buying agent's view of what's happening beyond London.

Jess Simpson is a qualified chartered surveyor with nearly two decades of experience in the prime country market. Having worked for two of the national agencies in this sector for many years, and latterly running an associated buying consultancy business, she left to set up a truly independent offering, completely dedicated to the needs and interests of her clients. Her track record in the Rural Estates and Country House sector is unrivalled, specialising in the acquisition of Country Houses, Estates, and Commercial Farmland in England.
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