Ollie Marshall: How the past few years have created a 'perfect storm' for dollar-based purchasers
Neighbourhoods with the greatest international appeal are likely to outgun mainstream UK markets for the foreseeable future.
        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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