Viewings down by nearly a third in Central London – Winkworth
"It seems as though we have hit a slightly tough patch", says agency, revealing that viewing levels in Q1 were 31% below the same period in 2014; but those buyers that are out looking are "acting more quickly and converting sales at a better ratio"....
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