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Alex has worked in the London residential property industry for 20 years. He began his career at the global property company, Savills, before founding AWS Prime in 2013. The company provides an end-to-end service for clients looking to navigate their way through the complex process of buying property in London. Alex's lengthy career working across the capital has enabled him to build an extensive contact list, provide informed advice and consistently root-out and secure deals. Clients often remark on his tenacity, the thoroughness with which he conducts his work, and dedication. Based solely on word-of-mouth referrals, Alex's integrity and work ethic have driven AWS Prime from strength to strength.
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