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As clients compare bricks and mortar around the world, Central London looks better value than almost any other major city, says Ollie Marshall
Ollie joined Prime Purchase in September 2021, after more than 20 years working in the prime central London market. During that time, he co-founded Brooks Marshall, which he ran for nine years before turning his hand from selling to buying.
Estate agents report drop in buyer demand, but house prices continue to climb – RICS
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Prime London Market Snapshot: Tight supply & returning demand push prices & rents up in PCL
"The property markets in central and outer London are increasingly on different trajectories," says Knight Frank, as the latest market indices shine a light on sales and lettings trends.
Returning demand for prime London property means competitive bidding and price rises
London living is certainly back in fashion, writes David Johnson, but the acute supply and demand imbalance is making for challenging buying conditions…
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Expanding PCL brokerage chalks up big-ticket deals and lands first resi development instruction.
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The big-ticket off-plan deal comes amid escalating regional tensions.
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PrimeResi gets a first look at the ultra-prime West Village scheme quietly racking up record-breaking deals.
London Square launches latest SW London scheme
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