Main image: Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the UK last week
How the Middle East is boosting London property investment amid Brexit uncertainty
Buying agency boss Caroline Takla examines the role the Middle East plays in the London property market, and what Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent state visit could mean for a post-Brexit Britain...
Caroline founded The Collection LLP in 2009 after identifying a market gap for a provider of truly bespoke PCL property acquisition services. She has worked in the London property market since 2002, holding senior positions at two of the UK’s top property companies – Hamptons International and Chesterton Global. Prior to founding The Collection, she was responsible for establishing the Middle East desk at another Mayfair-based London property buying agent. She is a fluent Arabic speaker.
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