‘Well & truly on the rebound’: Property prices rise & discounts drop in Prime Central London
“The market for properties worth £1 million or more in London is well and truly on the rebound, having been in the doldrums over recent years,” says Coutts’ CEO, Peter Flavel. “Prices are up, with new records set in some areas, and the amount buyers are getting off the asking price is dropping.
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