Phillippa Dalby-Welsh: Key trends to watch in the prime country house market this year
Following an unprecedented run in 2020 and 2021, the high-end country house market appears to be holding up well, with buyer registrations still tracking above pre-pandemic levels. The new head of Savills country department explains what's shaping the current landscape, and predicts which locations are likely to outperform in 2023....
Six key trends for prime property markets in 2023
'The legacy of the pandemic – where buyers were driven by lifestyle choices and the birth of the ‘race for space’ phenomenon – is now permanently ingrained in the UK buyer's psyche,' says Savills,…
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