On this year’s key buying trends and the outlook for 2021
Buying agent Sara Ransom reports on what London buyers have really been after this year, and predicts which areas will be in demand on the other side of the Christmas holidays...
Having started in the estate agency business as a new graduate from Exeter University, Sara undertook a graduate training scheme with Hamptons, one of the top estate agents in London. Sara remained in estate agency, working in South West and Central London for over thirteen years. She then moved to buying agency to work with Phil Spencer (Location, Location, Location) before joining Stacks London 7 years ago.
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