The Great Expat Inrush: Why swathes of overseas Brits are set to return in 2022
Buying agent Matt Turner is predicting a surge in activity next year as UK nationals exit their places in the sun - but what types of properties will they be on the lookout for?

Matt Turner is founder of boutique buying agency Astute Property Search
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Green light for major new Finchatton project in Kensington
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