Trendwatch: Return of the original Sloane Rangers

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Buying agent Sara Ransom on the retirees trading country idylls for the stomping grounds of their youth...

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Sara Ransom

Managing Director (London) at Stacks Property Search

Having started in the estate agency business as a new graduate from Exeter University, Sara undertook a graduate training scheme with Hamptons, one of the top estate agents in London. Sara remained in estate agency, working in South West and Central London for over thirteen years. She then moved to buying agency to work with Phil Spencer (Location, Location, Location) before joining Stacks London 7 years ago.

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Main image: Returning Sloane Rangers generally want to be within walking distance of Peter Jones or Harvey Nicks

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