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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Jonathan Prynn

Demand for London flats soars as more seek to buy first property

London flats are back in fashion after falling hugely out of favour during the pandemic “race for space”.

The release of pent-up demand from first-time buyers who put off buying decisions during Covid lockdowns, combined with spiralling rents as London fills up again with workers, has sent demand for smaller homes soaring.

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