Main image: This £13m townhouse in Belgravia was secured 'completely off-market and within a matter of weeks'
Why the PCL property market is back for good
Prime Central London became a buyer’s playground in 2021, says Edward Aldersley, citing his firm's recent acquisition of a £13m townhouse in Belgravia...

Edward Aldersley is CEO of prime property specialists Aldersley London
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