Main image: David Forbes: ""Typical of the man, he bore his illness with enormous courage, determination and dignity."
‘The best of his generation’: Savills pays tribute to the late David Forbes, founder & chair of the Private Office
Prime property industry titan David Forbes has passed away following a battle with cancer. He "was a consummate deal maker to the end and, arguably, the best of his generation," says his team at Savills.
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