Right now, even the fence is creaking: Why investors cannot sit-out this market downturn

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We are in a new era where to batten down the hatches and hide entirely is no longer a viable option, says Ollie Marshall - and some may feel that sitting in a house is safer than being perched on the fence…

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Ollie Marshall

Director at Prime Purchase

Ollie joined Prime Purchase in September 2021, after more than 20 years working in the prime central London market. During that time, he co-founded Brooks Marshall, which he ran for nine years before turning his hand from selling to buying.

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