The lengths a buying agent will go to...
Seen an unfamiliar face at your local church recently? It could be James Shaw scoping out the neighbourhood for one of his clients...
James joined Prime Purchase having been working his patch since 2006 for two of the largest national property agencies, both as partner and office head at his previous firm. Living in South Oxfordshire on the edge of the Chilterns for well over 10 years with his wife and two children, James combines his local knowledge with his professional contacts across four counties, offering a comprehensive coverage for country houses stretching from West Berkshire across to Buckinghamshire.
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