Prime markets being driven by cash purchasers, needs-based buyers & relocators – Savills
Agency's summer sentiment survey reveals an uplift in 'commitment to move', but there's a widening gap between cash and mortgage buyer motivations.
Prime country market still active, but buyers now want value for money – Savills
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Prime London’s spring bounce falls flat as buyers ‘play a waiting game’
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Political uncertainty now creeping in again after top-end market enjoys best year since 2016.
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