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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Anna White

Has the commuter bubble burst? Covid property trends unwind as home buyers choose London

The surge in demand to move to the coast during the pandemic has subsided over the last few years and finally reversed as people prioritise being close to the office.

A strong desire to flee built-up areas, a need for more space and the sudden reality of remote working, sent buyers careering to the coast in 2020 and 2021 to fulfil a fantasy of living by the sea.

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