PCL vendors held back in Q4, but activity is now likely to pick up
It was a subdued end to the year for Prime Central London's property market, reports Knight Frank in its Q4 sit rep, with 17% fewer £1m+ properties listed for sale in November 2019 compared to the same month in 2018. Price growth is likely to remain muted in the short term, predicts the team, but sales activity is likely to pick up...
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