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....
As head of Savills Country Department, Phillippa leads a team of highly experienced country house agents, covering the length and breadth of the UK, who provide expert property advice to clients and are responsible for selling some of the finest houses at the top end of the UK country market.
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