Property ‘flipping’ has fallen dramatically in the last 15 years
In 2004, over 60,000 homes were resold within 12 months; just 18,630 homes were flipped in England & Wales last year... London has seen an even more dramatic drop: 81% fewer homes were flipped in 2018 compared to 2004
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