Post-pandemic buyers returning to city life🌆

Post-pandemic buyers returning to city life🌆

Successive lockdowns fuelled an exodus from London to the countryside, but many of those that left the capital are now regretting their decision and heading home to London.

Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Search, says: “Buyers are saying that they found rural life lonely and quiet, and for many, it’s become impractical as working from home diminishes and the reality of a five times a week commute takes its toll. To continue reading, please Click Here


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