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Staying Ahead of the Ripple: The importance of opportunism in a changing market
In today’s marketplace, developers can’t afford to pigeon-hole themselves when it comes to site choice; it's time to become more opportunistic, says Chris Lanitis...

Chris Lanitis graduated with a degree in Economics and then concluded a Masters in Real Estate Investment at Cass Business School. Over the past 12 years he has gained considerable experience and operated in central London in the acquisition, funding and marketing of many projects. During this period he has built an established network of joint venture partners and co-investors in both domestic and international spheres.
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